Coronavirus cases in Russia near 25,000 after record daily rise

Russia’s overall nationwide coronavirus tally is now at 24,490. (AFP)

• Coronavirus response center: 198 people in Russia diagnosed with the virus had now died

MOSCOW: Russia on Wednesday reported 3,388 new cases of the coronavirus, a record daily rise, bringing its overall nationwide tally to 24,490, the country’s coronavirus response center said.
It said 198 people in Russia diagnosed with the virus had now died, an overnight rise of 28.