Evacuations begin from Covid-19-stricken gas field in Russia

Thousands of builders at the Chayanda field have reportedly tested positive for Covid-19

Melting hopes: a temporary winter road in the republic of Sakha-Yakutia in Russia at spring — Melting hopes: a temporary winter road in the republic of Sakha-Yakutia in Russia at springPhoto: YSIA.RU

Vladimir Afanasiev

Moscow

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Published 5 May 2020, 11:26Updated 5 May 2020, 11:26