Coronavirus cases in Russia rise by record daily amount - GulfToday

Coronavirus cases in Russia rise by record daily amount

  • 03 May 2020
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At least five Russian regions reported a surge of pneumonia cases. File photo

Russia on Sunday recorded its highest daily rise in confirmed coronavirus cases with 10,633 new cases, bringing the overall number of cases to 134,686, according to the authorities' official website.

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The mortality rate has slowed in recent days however, and remains much lower, in relative terms, than many other countries.

The nationwide death toll rose to 1,280 after 58 people died in the last 24 hours, Russia's coronavirus crisis response centre said.

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A municipal worker cleans and disinfects a bridge near the Kremlin in downtown Moscow, Russia, recently. AFP

At least five Russian regions reported a surge of pneumonia cases. In Moscow, which accounts for half of all virus cases, all respiratory infections are likely to be caused by the coronavirus, according to the public health agency.

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced Thursday he tested positive and would temporarily stop running the Cabinet. The construction minister and his deputy also have tested positive.

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