The number of dead from coronavirus in Russia exceeded 8,000

Over the past day, 7889 new cases of coronavirus infection in 85 regions are registered in Russia, taking into account the annexed Crimea, the data of the operational headquarters to combat the spread of the disease. The total number of cases reached 576 952.

The total number of dead, according to official statistics, reached 8002, of which 161 people over the past day. The 10,186 people recovered, for all the time - 334 592.

Federal statistics are often contrary to regional data, the regions, in turn, were regularly accused by experts of underestimating mortality and incorrect data on the number of sick people. The authorities deny this.