Russia: New Covid cases, deaths near all-time high amid sluggish vaccination rate

As per data released by Russia's state coronavirus task force, the country has been witnessing a sharp rise in Covid infections and deaths since last month.

Russia's daily coronavirus infections and deaths hovered near all-time highs Monday amid sluggish vaccination rates and the Kremlin's reluctance to toughen restrictions.

Russia's state coronavirus task force reported 29,409 new confirmed cases - the highest number since the year's start and just slightly lower than the pandemic record reached in December.