Russia's daily COVID-19 case tally tops 200,000 for first time
The government coronavirus task force also reported 722 deaths in the last 24 hours. - AP
MOSCOW: Russia's daily COVID-19 cases exceeded 200,000 for the first time since the pandemic began as the Omicron coronavirus variant continued to spread, authorities said on Friday.
New cases jumped to 203,949, from 197,076 a day earlier.
The government coronavirus task force also reported 722 deaths in the last 24 hours.
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