Russia reports 9,434 new COVID-19 infections
Russia reports 9,434 new COVID-19 infections

In the latest update on the coronavirus pandemic in Russia, health officials announced 9,434 new infections recorded over the last 24 hours.

At the moment, the total number of documented cases stands at 335,882, the highest number in any country except the United States.

The data released on Saturday also revealed 139 COVID-19 patients have died during the same period, raising the total death toll since the outbreak began to 3,388.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned citizens on Friday that a second wave of the deadly virus could hit the country from late October to November.