Russia's daily coronavirus infections soared Thursday to their highest level so far this year as authorities have struggled to control a surge in new cases amid a slow pace in vaccinations and few restrictions in place.
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The daily coronavirus death toll topped 900 for a second straight day, with 924 new deaths reported Thursday – a day after reaching a record 929.
Russia already has Europe's highest death toll in the pandemic – topping 213,000 – and a conservative way of calculating the number suggests the actual number could be even higher.
Despite surging infections, the Kremlin has shrugged off the idea of imposing a new nationwide lockdown, delegating the power to tighten restrictions to regional authorities.
