Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | August 4
Aug. 4, 2021
Russia has confirmed
161,715
deaths, according to the national coronavirus information center. Russia’s total excess fatality count since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is around 483,000.
August 4: What you need to know today
Russia on Wednesday reported 22,589 new coronavirus cases and 790 deaths.
The European Union now recognizes vaccination certificates from San Marino, where 90% of those vaccinated have received Sputnik V.
Russia has approved clinical trials of a combination of its Sputnik V and the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine that will run through next spring.
Starting Aug. 9, Russia plans to resume flights with Egypt's resort cities of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, the national coronavirus task force announced late Friday. Russia also plans to resume flights with Bahrain, the Dominican Republic and Moldova on that date.