In Russia, the number of coronavirus infection cases has risen to 681,251. The last 24 hours, 6,736 cases were added, The Moscow Times reported on Sunday.
The number of people who died from the effects of the coronavirus rose to 10,161, up from 134 in the previous 24 hours.
The death toll in Russia is still lower than in many other countries hit hard by the pandemic. Critics have doubts about the low official death rate in Russia. They accuse the authorities of reporting small figures to downplay the magnitude of the crisis.
In the past 24 hours, 3871 people have recovered, in total, 450,750 have been declared cured.
Moscow lifted movement restrictions, including mandatory travel passes, on June 8. Residents were able to enter the streets and parks again.
Many other regions lifted the lockdown restrictions ahead of a July 1 national vote, despite the pandemic.
