Russia's COVID-19 deaths pass 8,200

Russia confirmed 7,600 new coronavirus infections Monday, bringing the country's official number of cases to 592,280.

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

Over the past 24 hours, 95 people have died, bringing the total toll to 8,206 — a rate considerably lower than in many other countries hit hard by the pandemic.

4,705 people recovered over the last 24 hours, bringing the overall number of recoveries to 344,416.

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

Despite the pandemic, many other regions are lifting lockdown restrictions as Russia is preparing to hold a July 1 national vote.

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