Over the past 24 hours, 5,466 cases of coronavirus infection have been detected in Russia. 1 441 people were hospitalized, according to the federal operational headquarters for the fight against COVID-19.
Also, 7 052 people recovered during the day, and 125 died.
250 new cases were detected in Moscow cases of infection with coronavirus infection, and in St. Petersburg – 356.
Earlier, Microsoft founder Bill Gates shared his opinion that the coronavirus pandemic still poses a threat to humanity. He also called on the world to create a group of international experts that can quickly identify global health threats. Bill Gates added that the WHO should create a “first class” a team of specialists.
According to the founder of Microsoft, large investments are needed to prevent a new pandemic. He suggested that the work of the WHO team of specialists would require approximately one billion dollars a year.