Russia reports 7,933 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

Russia: Russia has reported a new daily record of 7,933 confirmed coronavirus cases in just 24 hours, taking the total number of infections to 114,431, the country's COVID-19 response centre said on Friday. The death toll from the pandemic increased by 96 to 1,169, while 13,220 people have recovered, including 1,601 over the last 24 hours, Xinhua news agency quoted the centre as saying. Moscow, the country's worst-hit region, confirmed 3,561 new cases in the past 24 hours, taking its total to 57,300. Russia's consumer rights and human well-being watchdog said in a statement on Friday that 211,191 people were under medical observation as of Thursday. On Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin extended national paid leave and self-isolation measures to May 11, and has ordered the government to prepare for the gradual lifting of restrictions from May 12. (IANS)

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