Russia’s COVID-19 cases surge by almost 14,000, a new low since June 16
MOSCOW. KAZINFORM - Russia’s COVID-19 case tally rose by 13,947 over the past day to 17,926,104, the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Tuesday, TASS reports.
In absolute terms, the growth rate was the lowest since June 16, 2021. In relative terms, the growth rate reached 0.08%.
As many as 4,288 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Russia over the past day, up 172.9% from a day earlier. The number of hospitalized patients increased in 76 regions, while in 9 regions the figure decreased. A day earlier, 1,571 people were rushed to hospitals.
Moscow’s COVID-19 cases surged by 596 over the past day versus 698 cases a day earlier, reaching 2,743,957, according to the anti-coronavirus crisis center. St. Petersburg’s COVID-19 cases increased by 700 over the past day versus 759 a day earlier, reaching 1,504,382.
Patients' deaths
Russia’s COVID-19 death toll surged by 316 over the past day to 370,311.
A day earlier 287 COVID-19 deaths were registered.
The average mortality rate remained at 2.07%, according to the crisis center.
Patients' recoveries
Russia’s COVID-19 recoveries rose by 37,459 over the past day, reaching 17,035,336.
The share of patients discharged from hospitals has risen to 95% of the total number of those infected.
A day earlier some 32,850 patients recovered.