Russia’s COVID-19 situation remains tense, health minister says

MOSCOW, May 2 — The situation with COVID-19 in Russia remains tense, with more than 300,000 infected people under supervision, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko told Vesti program on Rossiya-1 TV channel on Sunday (May 2).

“The situation with coronavirus still remains tense. More than 300,000 patients remain under supervision,” Murashko said.

The minister also noted that the May holidays were extended in the country to stop the infection spread.

Russia confirmed 8,697 COVID-19 cases over the past day, reaching a total of 4,823,255, the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Sunday. There are 4,443,922 patients who recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 110,862 fatalities nationwide. (TASS) -jlo

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