Russia on Wednesday reported 10,029 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total cases to 2,42,271. The death toll in the country due to coronavirus-linked complications has reached 2,212, reported CNN quoting data released by Russia's virus response headquarters.

The country has reported over 10,000 cases per day for 11 consecutive days. Russia has reported the second-highest number of coronavirus cases globally after the United States. It is the worst affected country in Europe, followed by Spain. Worldwide, as many as 4,223,047 infections have been registered, including 2,91 519 deaths.