Russian coronavirus cases exceed 500 in one day

As Russian cities go into lockdown to try to contain coronavirus, Moscow is using the latest technology to keep track of residents.

City officials are using a giant network of tens of thousands of cameras - installed with facial recognition software - which they plan to couple with digital passes on people's mobile phones. It's prompted concern about whether such widespread surveillance will ever be rolled back.

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has increased by 582 over the last day in Russia and makes 4,731 in 78 regions, for now, Report says, citing the TASS.

333 people have recovered so far, 43 died, the operational headquarters for fighting the spread of a new coronavirus infection told reporters on Saturday.

"To date, the Russian Federation has confirmed 4,731 cases of COVID-19 in 78 regions. Fifty-two people were discharged for recovery in just one day. In total, 333 patients leave for their homes. 9 patients with coronavirus died during the day, bringing the death toll to 43.