Russia's COVID-19 cases top 640,000

Russia confirmed 6,719 new coronavirus infections Monday, bringing the country's official number of cases to 641,156.

The country's one-day increases in new cases have fallen to their lowest levels since April.

Over the past 24 hours, 93 people have died, bringing the total toll to 9,166 — a rate considerably lower than in many other countries hit hard by the pandemic.

A total of 4,343 people recovered over the last 24 hours. (total of 403,430).

Moscow lifted restrictions including compulsory travel passes on June 8, a move welcomed by residents who rushed out to enjoy the streets and parks.

Critics have cast doubt on Russia's low official mortality rate and accused authorities of under-reporting to play down the crisis scale.