Russia records 7,606 daily COVID-19 cases, 78 deaths — crisis center

A day earlier, 7,849 daily cases were recorded.

As many as 1,268 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Russia over the past day, down 3.6% from a day earlier. The number of hospitalized patients decreased in 44 regions, while in 35 regions the figure increased. The situation remained unchanged in six regions. A day earlier, 1,316 people were rushed to hospitals.

Moscow’s COVID-19 cases surged by 762 over the past day versus 928 cases a day earlier, reaching 3,228,799, according to the anti-coronavirus crisis center. St. Petersburg’s COVID-19 cases increased by 473 over the past day versus 468 a day earlier, reaching 1,784,497.

COVID-19 recoveries

Russia’s COVID-19 recoveries rose by 11,685 over the past day, reaching 20,775,589, the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Friday.

A day earlier, some 12,040 patients recovered.

COVID-19 death toll

Russia’s COVID-19 death toll rose by 78 over the past day, reaching 389,950, the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Friday.

In absolute terms, the number of daily COVID deaths has been lower than 80 for the first time since September 5.

A day earlier, 82 COVID-19 deaths were registered.

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