Its nationwide tally of infections is now at 759,203, the world’s fourth highest caseload MOSCOW: Russia’s death toll from the novel coronavirus passed 12,000 on Friday, as the country reported 186 new deaths in the past 24 hours. The country’s coronavirus crisis response center registered 6,406 new cases, bringing its nationwide tally of infections to 759,203, the world’s fourth highest caseload. The death toll now stands at 12,123. Russia says 539,373 people have recovered.