OREANDA-NEWS. The maximum new cases of coronavirus infection per day were registered in Russia, it was 40 096, in total for the pandemic in the country 8 392 697 cases, the operational headquarters to combat the spread of coronavirus told reporters.

"Over the past day in Russia, confirmed cases of a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) - 40,096 in 85 regions, including 3,539 (8.8%) actively detected without clinical manifestations," the message says.

During the pandemic, 8 392 697 cases of the disease were recorded in the country. The growth rate was 0.48%.

The maximum deaths from COVID-19 per day in the Russian Federation amounted to 1,159, an increase to 235,057, told reporters at the operational headquarters to combat the spread of coronavirus.

"Over the past day, 1,159 deaths have been confirmed ... Over the entire period, 235,057 people have died in Russia," the message says.

In particular, in Moscow - 95, St. Petersburg - 70, Nizhny Novgorod region - 45.

At the same time, 29,318 people were discharged per day in Russia after COVID-19, for the entire time - 7,272,053, the operational headquarters for combating the spread of coronavirus told reporters.

"Over the past day, 29,318 people were discharged after recovery ... Over the entire period, 7,272,053 were discharged after recovery in Russia," the message says.

In particular, in Moscow - 5232, St. Petersburg - 3154, Moscow region - 2951.