Russia reports more than 5000 daily coronavirus cases for the first time since mid August

On Friday, Russia reported 5,110 new coronavirus cases, for the first time to record more than 5000 on daily basis since August 10, taking its national tally to 1,015,105, the fourth largest in the world.

Authorities said 121 people had died in the last 24 hours, bringing the official death toll to 17,649.