Russia reports 6,060 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

Although Russia had reported fewer cases than many western European nations in the early stages of the infection.

Russia on Sunday reported a record rise of 6,060 new coronavirus cases over the previous 24 hours, bringing its nationwide tally to 42,853, the Russian coronavirus crisis response centre said.

A woman wearing a protective face mask prays during a service at the cathedral on the eve of the Orthodox Easter, amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak in Stavropol, Russia on April 18, 2020. (Reuters file photo)

The number of coronavirus cases in Russia began rising sharply this month, although it had reported far fewer infections than many western European countries in the outbreak’s early stages.