“By decree of the head of Kalmykia No. 174, the restriction regime in Kalmykia was extended until July 26 inclusive,” the headquarters said.

It is noted that as of July 12, 2182 cases of coronavirus infection COVID-19 were recorded in Kalmykia, including 33 over the last day. 1299 people recovered, 30 people with coronavirus died.

Earlier it was reported that in Russia 6615 new carriers of coronavirus infection were recorded in 84 regions per day. In total, 727 162 cases of COVID-19 were detected in the country.

The deputy chairman of the State Duma committee on health protection, doctor of medical sciences Nikolai Govorin, in an interview with the FAN, commented on the situation with coronavirus in Russia.