Russia reports 9,035 new coronavirus infections

Russia on June 1 reported 9,035 new cases of the novel coronavirus, taking the nationwide tally of infections to 414,878.

Russia has stepped up its measures to slow the coronavirus pandemic's spread within its borders. (Source: TASS)
Russia has stepped up its measures to slow the coronavirus pandemic's spread within its borders. (Source: TASS)

The country's coronavirus response centre said 162 people had died in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall death toll from the virus to 4,855.

Reuters