“Over the past day, 100 servicemen recovered in the Armed Forces of Russia after undergoing treatment,” the report said.

According to the ministry, as of June 21, the total number of military personnel infected with COVID-19 is 1,494.

Also recorded 257 cases among cadets and students of universities of the Ministry of Defense and 241 cases among civilian personnel. 

Earlier, military doctors introduced the coronavirus vaccine to the first 18 volunteers at Burdenko Hospital.