Russia reports record daily rises in new coronavirus cases and deaths

Above, municipal vehicles clean and disinfect a street in front of the Moscow State University in Moscow on April 24, 2020. (AFP)

• The total number of fatalities in Russia now at 867

MOSCOW: The number of new coronavirus cases in Russia climbed on Tuesday to 6,411, a record daily rise, bringing its nationwide tally to 93,558, the country’s coronavirus crisis response center said.
The number of deaths rose by 72, also a daily record, taking the total number of fatalities to 867.