Coronavirus delays Russian vote on Putin staying in power

Russian President Vladimir Putin has postponed a vote on constitutional change that would allow him to stay in power, because of concerns over coronavirus.

He said the public vote previously due to be held on 22 April would be delayed until a “later date”.

The proposed changes include scrapping a ban on allowing Mr Putin to run for office again.

He also announced that Russians would not work next week “to slow the speed” of the infection.

Source: BBC