Russia’s coronavirus deaths approach 6,000

In this photo taken on Monday, June 1, 2020, Father Vasily Gelevan takes a rest after conducting a funeral service at a hospital morgue in Moscow, Russia. (AP)

• Russia reported 8,985 new infections of the virus, taking the nationwide case tally to 476,658

MOSCOW: The number of deaths from coronavirus in Russia has risen to 5,971, the country’s coronavirus response center said on Monday, after it reported 112 fatalities in the last 24 hours.
It reported 8,985 new infections of the virus, taking the nationwide case tally to 476,658.