Russia sees record spike in coronavirus cases with more than 10,000 in one day

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Russia on Sunday reported a new record daily rise in coronavirus infections as the number of total confirmed cases surged past 130,000.

As some European countries were looking to gradually lift restrictions, officials in Moscow - the epicentre of the contagion in Russia - urged residents to stay home despite glorious weather.

Russia's official fatality rate has remained low in comparison to countries like Italy, Spain and the United States.Russian health authorities said the sharp rise in new coronavirus cases reflected increased testing.The authorities are preparing to set up temporary field hospitals around Moscow including at the VDNKh, the famed Soviet-era outdoor exhibition centre, in case infections continue to surge.

The health ministry said on Friday that the number of infected children was on the rise. Two children had died from the coronavirus and 11 more were in a serious condition. Russian President Vladimir Putin has postponed a landmark military parade to honour the 75th anniversary of Soviet victory in World War II on May 9.

 

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