Russia reports record daily coronavirus death toll with 135 fatalities

Health authorities reported a total of 2,972 deaths while the number of infections hit 308,705.

Emergency doctors wearing protective equipment transport a man to a hospital for COVID-19 patients in St.Petersburg, Russia. (Photo | AP)

MOSCOW: Russia on Wednesday reported its highest daily coronavirus toll with 135 fatalities as the number of infections surpassed 300,000.

Health authorities reported a total of 2,972 deaths while the number of infections hit 308,705 after 8,764 new cases were registered, the lowest daily increase since May 1.