Russia's COVID-19 tally nears 690

The number of new COVID-19 cases registered in Russia over the past 24 hours was 6,611, as the number of daily new cases decreased slightly from the previous day, Report says, citing RIA Novosti.

According to the Operational Headquarters of the country, the figure brings the total number of coronavirus cases registered in Russia since the pandemic to 687,862.
The death toll from COVID-19 in Russia increased over the past day by 135 to 10,296.
Meanwhile, 454,329 patients have recovered from the disease since the beginning of the outbreak in the country.

Moscow lifted restrictions including compulsory travel passes on June 8, a move welcomed by residents who rushed out to enjoy the streets and parks. Many other regions lifted lockdown restrictions ahead of a July 1 national vote despite the pandemic.  

However, Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsia, has extended Russia's ban on international flights until Aug. 1 due to the coronavirus