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Russia reports record daily rise in coronavirus cases, infections up to 8,672

Published April 8, 2020
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The number of coronavirus cases in Russia rose by more than 1,000 for the second day running, taking the total to 8,672, the country's crisis response centre said, Reuters reported.

The number of reported cases rose by 1,175, a record daily rise, while deaths increased by five to 63, the centre said.

A woman in protective mask walks along the bridge, with the towers of Kremlin and skyscrapers of Moscow-City business centre in the background, as the spread of Covid-19 continues, in Moscow, Russia April 7. — Reuters
A woman in protective mask walks along the bridge, with the towers of Kremlin and skyscrapers of Moscow-City business centre in the background, as the spread of Covid-19 continues, in Moscow, Russia April 7. — Reuters

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