Coronavirus cases in Russia, Pakistan spike as other countries ease controls

Russia and Pakistan reported their biggest one-day jumps in new coronavirus infections as some other countries and US states where case numbers are stabilising allowed businesses and public activities to reopen. Russia reported 7,933 new cases on Friday, raising its total to 114,431. The true number is believed to be higher because not everyone is tested and Russian tests are reported to be only 70 per cent to 80 per cent accurate. Meanwhile, Pakistan announced 1,297 new cases, raising the total in the country of 220 million people to 18,114.