Russian Covid cases soar as daily death toll exceeds 900

Grave diggers wearing protective suits prepare a coffin of a Covid-19 victim for burial at a cemetery outside Omsk, Russia (AP)

Russia’s daily coronavirus infections have soared to their highest level this year as authorities struggle to control a surge in cases amid a slow pace in vaccinations and with few restrictions in place.

The daily Covid-19 death toll exceeded 900 for a second straight day, with 924 new deaths reported — a day after reaching a record 929.