New Restrictions Imposed in Moscow Due to Sharp Increase in Coronavirus Cases

Starting today, new restrictions are being implemented in Moscow due to a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. According to the BBC's Russian service, these measures will remain in effect for four months, until February 25.

Under the new rules, individuals over 60 years of age and those with chronic illnesses are prohibited from leaving their homes. Employers are required to send 30% of their employees to remote work.

The restrictions do not apply to vaccinated individuals and those who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months. Simultaneously, a new lockdown will be enforced in Moscow from October 28 to November 7. Shops, restaurants, and other service sector businesses will be closed, and schools will have a break during this period.

Similar restrictions will also be enacted in other regions of Russia. The new outbreak of coronavirus in Russia began at the end of September, and in the past month, the number of new cases has doubled.