Russia reports 7,099 new COVID-19 cases, total now 106,498

Russia reported 7,099 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 106,498, according to official data released on Thursday.

The death toll increased to 1,073, while 11,619 people have recovered, including 1,333 over the last 24 hours, the country's coronavirus response center said in a statement.