Russian Consumer Protection Chief Warns Of Higher Coronavirus Death Rate
(World News Russia)

The head of Russia`s consumer protection and well-being agency, Anna Popova, warned on May 24 of increased COVID-19 death rates even as official figures show a slight easing in daily infections since peak counts around two weeks ago. Her statements, on state television`s Voskresny Vecher (Sunday Evening) program, followed news of Russia`s highest one-day coronavirus death toll, 153, but also the lowest number of new infections in three weeks. "The number of coronavirus-related deaths will go up and, regrettably, it is evident today," TASS...