Russia reports a record for the third consecutive day of 986 deaths from COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 220,315. The country also reports a record 31,299 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 7,892,980.
Victoria reports a record 2,297new cases and11 deaths from COVID-19 inthe past24hours,whichis the highest daily total ofanystate ofAustralia sincethe beginning of the pandemic.VictorianPremierDanielAndrewsannounces thatthe statewillcontinue to reopenbasedonvaccinationrates.
Singapore reports a record 15 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 207.