Russian Covid-19 cases exceed 21,000
The day after President Vladimir Putin told Russians that the next few weeks will be “decisive” in the battle with coronavirus, the country has posted a new daily record rise in infections, with 2,774 new cases discovered.
Over two-thirds (1,949) were found in Moscow and its surrounding region, with others dotted around the country. The national total now stands at 21,102.
Worryingly, the remote northern Komi Republic is Russia’s fourth most affected region overall. The resource-rich territory recorded 97 fresh Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing its tally to 305, with three dead.