COVID-19 cases in Russia cross 300,000-mark; with 8,764 fresh cases in 24 hurs

The total number of coronavirus cases in Russia on Wednesday crossed the 300,000-mark with 8,764 fresh cases being reported in the last 24 hours, according to the authorities. The total number of cases in the country now stands at 308,705, the emergency task force said.

Over the same period, 135 people died, raising the death toll to 2,972, while 9,262 people recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 85,392, Anadolu Agency



reported.

The country continues mass testing for COVID-19 in an attempt to detect the disease in the early stages, when it is less contagious .

As many as 7.1 million tests have been carried out so far, finding 273,000 people with the suspected virus.

Three top Russian officials, including Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, are being treated in hospital for the coronavirus, while three more were earlier discharged after recovery.