Russia’s coronavirus cases rise by more than 2,000; biggest daily increase

Russian citizen, wearing face masks to protect against coronavirus, walk upon their arrive from Thailand at Sheremetyevo international airport outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, April 8, 2020. (AP)

• The number of coronavirus-related deaths rose by 24 to 130

MOSCOW: Russia on Sunday reported 2,186 new coronavirus cases, the largest daily increase since the start of the outbreak, bringing the national tally of confirmed cases to 15,770.
The number of coronavirus-related deaths rose by 24 to 130, the Russian coronavirus crisis response center said.