Russia faces scrutiny over low coronavirus death toll
Russia’s official COVID death count remains far lower than many nations, sparking critique from officials and analysts. The AP report examines how death certification, regional data gaps, and political incentives may undercount fatalities while Russia highlights early quarantines and hospital expansion as reducing the impact.
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Russia
United States
Brazil
World Health Organization
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Natalia Belitchenko
St. Petersburg
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Siberia
Boris Ovchinnikov
Data Insight Research Agency
Lipetsk
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Republic
Ingushetia
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Civil Registration Office
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State Statistics Service
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Sao Paulo to dig up graves to free cemetery space
Sao Paulo plans exhumations of remains buried at least three years ago to free space in the city’s cemeteries during the COVID-19 surge. The remains will be bagged, numbered, and stored in 12 new metal containers delivered to cemeteries within 15 days.
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Accuracy of COVID tests questioned and FDA warnings raised
The piece discusses imperfect accuracy of rapid and lab tests for COVID-19, noting missed cases, lack of real-world performance data, and the FDA's emergency authorization standards. It cites Abbott ID Now concerns, calls for larger patient studies, and emphasizes ongoing vigilance despite test results.
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IDNOW
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Cleveland Clinic
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