Russia's coronavirus infections surpass 300,000; deaths near 3,000

Russia reported 8,764 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, its lowest daily rise since May 2, taking the total number of documented infections to 308,705 as of Wednesday morning at 10:35.

The country's coronavirus response center said 135 people died in the past 24 hours, raising the death toll to 2,972.

So far, 85,392 patients have recovered.

Russia's Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Wednesday the country's coronavirus outbreak is entering a more stable phase while warning that restrictions should be lifted carefully in the 17 regions where such moves have been authorized.

(With input from Reuters)