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Russia reports whopping 6,000+ jump in Covid-19 cases in new record Russian Covid-19 cases spike by over 6,000 as Putin says situation is 'under control'
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As many as 6,060 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Russia over the last 24 hours, the Covid-19 crisis center has confirmed. The death toll linked to the dreaded disease has surpassed 360 nationwide. Russia has entered the world's top ten countries for coronavirus infections after 6,060 new cases were announced on Sunday, bringing the total to 42,853. It is the biggest one day rise recorded by the Russian response team.
The figures demonstrate a significant increase in new cases in comparison to the previous day, when Russia recoded about 4,700 new cases. The figure, partially ascribed to an improved testing regime, is a considerable jump on Saturday's tally of 4,785 fresh instances and suggests that Russia is still some way from flattering the curve in the spread of the killer disease. This is despite a strict semi-lockdown across most of the world's largest country.   
Most cases were reported in Moscow, where 3,570 people have been diagnosed with the disease over the past 24 hours. The Russian capital leads the grim rating of regions most affected by the virus in Russia, with a total of 24,324 people diagnosed with Covid-19 so far. Moscow Region – currently second on the list – trails far behind with 4,663 confirmed cases. Meanwhile, officials announced 48 new deaths, 28 of them in Moscow, bringing the overall Russian Covid-19 death toll to 361. The age-range of the dead in the capital was from 30 to 91. Most had severe pre-existing conditions. 
However, the authorities maintain that the increase is the result, not of an explosive infection rate, but better diagnostics.  The national epicentre remains Moscow and its environs. More than two-thirds of the infections reported on Sunday (4,279) were recorded in the capital and its surrounding region. The densely populated city is Europe's largest with around 13 million residents and its metro area contains more than 20 million people. 
Up to 60 percent of all Covid-19 patients in Russia, and Moscow in particular, have no symptoms, the crisis center reports. The number of people hospitalized over Covid-19 has not grown significantly, and the healthcare system is coping with the inflow of new patients, the authorities said. Outside of Moscow, the coronavirus continues to spread across Russia, with Nizhny Novgorod (129), Saint Petersburg (114) and Arkhangelsk (109) also registering a large amount of new cases. 
Still, the Covid-19 death toll in Russia grew by 48 to 361. At the same time, over 230 people recovered over the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin used his Easter address to calm fears, saying the situation with the pandemic in Russia is manageable. “Authorities on all levels are functioning in a streamlined, orderly manner and recognize the responsibility before them. The situation is under total control. Our society as a whole becomes united when confronted with a common threat." he assured the public. "As I have repeatedly said, we have everything we need for this – a healthy and strong economy, scientific capabilities, the necessary material base and highly professional healthcare."
Globally, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has surpassed 2.3 million. The virus claimed more than 160,000 lives. Putin added that his government is closely monitoring the situation in foreign countries, and using their experiences to plan the response to the pandemic. "We are aware of what is going on and see the risks, and we know what needs to be done under any circumstance we might face. We are doing what is required, and in a pre-emptive manner," he said. 
Up to 60 percent of all Covid-19 patients in Russia, and Moscow in particular, have no symptoms, officials also revealed. The number of people hospitalized over Covid-19 has not grown significantly, and the healthcare system is coping with the inflow of new patients, authorities claim. 
Globally, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has surpassed 2.3 million. The pandemic has taken more than 160,000 lives.
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