"Over the past day, 563 deaths have been confirmed ... Over the entire period, 53 659 people have died in Russia," the message says.

The day before, 635 deaths were recorded due to COVID-19.

Earlier, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that the most acute period of the fight against coronavirus infection COVID-19 will end in a few months.

URA.RU also reported that the governor of Ugra, Natalya Komarova, intends to extend the self-isolation regime for pensioners, pregnant women and people suffering from chronic diseases until January 31, 2021.