Coronavirus cases in Russia exceed 2M

MOSCOW

Russia on Thursday reported 23,610 new virus cases, the highest single-day spike in the country, bringing the total number of cases to more than 2 million.

According to the country’s health authorities, the death toll rose to 34,850, with a record high of 463 fatalities reported over the past 24 hours.

Some 25,573 virus patients recovered, also a highest single-day rise in the country, pushing the total number of recoveries to over 1.5 million.

Meanwhile, the number of active cases went down for the third day in a row, standing at 454,102 on Thursday.

Russia's overall case tally is the fifth highest in the world, behind the US, India, Brazil, and France.

Despite a surge in numbers, Kremlin has resisted plans to reintroduce national lockdown restrictions, which were implemented in spring. Separate measures in different regions, however, are in place.

MOSCOW

Russia on Thursday reported 23,610 new virus cases, the highest single-day spike in the country, bringing the total number of cases to more than 2 million.

According to the country’s health authorities, the death toll rose to 34,850, with a record high of 463 fatalities reported over the past 24 hours.

Some 25,573 virus patients recovered, also a highest single-day rise in the country, pushing the total number of recoveries to over 1.5 million.

Meanwhile, the number of active cases went down for the third day in a row, standing at 454,102 on Thursday.

Russia's overall case tally is the fifth highest in the world, behind the US, India, Brazil, and France.

Despite a surge in numbers, Kremlin has resisted plans to reintroduce national lockdown restrictions, which were implemented in spring. Separate measures in different regions, however, are in place.