New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern orders the military to oversee the country's quarantine and border operations.
It comes after two people allowed out early later tested positive for coronavirus.
Any visitors for Russian President Vladimir Putin must pass through a special disinfection tunnel, state media report.
Beijing's virus spike continues, as restrictions on travel are tightened.
Three US states have reported record new infections.
Brazil reports almost 35,000 new cases - its highest daily figure.
In England, Premier League football resumes on Wednesday evening.
Globally, there have been 8.1m confirmed cases since the outbreak began, and 441,000 deaths.
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