Popova announced a significant increase in COVID-19 cases among schoolchildren and the elderly

"The greatest increase in the incidence of the last week is observed among school-age children and among adults over 60," Popova said.

She made the corresponding statement at the presidium of the coordinating council under the Russian government to combat coronavirus.

Earlier, Popova said that an increase in the incidence of coronavirus is observed in all 85 constituent entities of Russia.