Russia reports over 6,200 new COVID-19 cases

Russia reported 6,248 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing its nationwide tally to 739,947, the fourth largest in the world.

Authorities said 175 more fatalities were also recorded over the previous 24 hours, pushing the official death toll to 11,614.

Moscow added 613 new cases, with the total number of infections at over 230,000 in the capital city. 

More than 270,000 people in Russia remain under medical observation.