In Russia, conducted more than 12.3 million tests for coronavirus

It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the press service of the department.

“As of June 5, 12,388,968 laboratory studies were conducted for the presence of a new coronavirus,” the statement said.

314,541 people are under medical supervision due to suspected COVID-19 in Russia.

Earlier, the head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova said that endless and limitless growth of testing for coronavirus is not necessary.

State Duma deputy, psychiatrist Boris Mendelevich, in an interview with the FAN, commented on the need for extensive testing of the country's population for coronavirus.