River cruises launch in Moscow after easing of virus restrictions

River boat cruises re-launched on the Moscow River on Tuesday following a further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in the Russian capital. The lifting of measures sees restaurants, gyms, swimming pools and children's playgrounds open again in the Russian capital.

Russia on Tuesday reported 7,425 new cases of the novel coronavirus, pushing its nationwide case total to 599,705, the world's third highest tally. The country's coronavirus crisis response centre said 153 people had died in the past 24 hours, bringing the official death toll to 8,359.