Russia’s COVID-19 cases surge by almost 11,400

By Trend

Russia’s COVID-19 case tally rose by 11,432 over the past day to 18,053,359, the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Friday, Trend reports with reference to TASS.

In relative terms, the growth rate reached 0.06%.

As many as 2,867 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Russia over the past day, down 8.43% from a day earlier. The number of hospitalized patients decreased in 50 regions, while in 29 regions the figure increased. The situation remained unchanged in six regions. A day earlier, 3,131 people were rushed to hospitals.

Moscow’s COVID-19 cases surged by 766 over the past day versus 868 cases a day earlier, reaching 2,752,076, according to the anti-coronavirus crisis center. St. Petersburg’s COVID-19 cases increased by 619 over the past day versus 604 a day earlier, reaching 1,510,807.