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Six new coronavirus cases confirmed in Russia. They're all mild and linked to Italy.

Source: Meduza

Health officials have recorded six new cases of coronavirus in Russia, according to a federal task force. Five of the infections were discovered in Moscow and the other patient is in Nizhny Novgorod.

The government says all the new cases are linked to trips to Italy, where the disease has spread out of control. All six infected people are reportedly in good condition with only mild symptoms. 

Russian officials previously confirmed four cases of coronavirus in Tyumen, the Transbaikal Territory, St. Petersburg, and Moscow.

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