Moscow launches fresh restrictions as Covid-19 deaths hit record high in Russia

Published:Dec 7, 202309:58
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The remainder of the nation is because of be part of Moscow in taking so-called 'non-working' days from Saturday till November 7. The restrictions got here into impact as Russia reported 40,096 circumstances and 1,159 deaths on Thursday, the very best every day figures but.

Restaurants, cafes, entertainment venues, clothes shops, health golf equipment, libraries and lots of different institutions in Moscow closed their doorways on Thursday. Cafes and eating places will solely be out there for takeaway and supply, except for eateries at motels, the place solely visitors and workers can dine.

Government entities and state companies will even go on a "long paid leave" for as lengthy as the non-working days final, although they are going to nonetheless be delivering companies online.

Medical help in Moscow might be supplied as standard, however with a lot of restrictions. In specific, dentists will be capable to present solely emergency and pressing care. Schools and kindergartens will go on trip too, whereas universities should function remotely.

Mass cultural, entertainment and sports activities occasions won't be held until an exception is granted by metropolis authorities.

Passengers arrive at the Kiyevsky railway station in Moscow.

Muscovites can nonetheless nonetheless entry retailers promoting meals and important items, pharmacies, parks, and theaters and museums with proof of vaccination or current restoration from Covid-19.

Despite the restrictions, the streets of the capital appeared as energetic as standard on Thursday. Transport in Moscow will proceed to function as regular.

On October 20, Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a proposal to declare non-working days from October 30 to November 7 throughout the entire nation and strongly inspired every area to introduce the measures earlier if needed.

Russia imposes hospitality curfew to tackle spread of Covid

On Tuesday, Moscow's deputy mayor Anastasia Rakova urged folks to make use of the non-working days to get vaccinated. Russia's efforts to cut back transmission have been significantly hampered by a lackluster vaccination program. Just round 30% of the inhabitants is absolutely vaccinated, in a rustic the place 4 home vaccines can be found.

"We urge Muscovites to make the most of this time -- to spend their days with their families, go to the country house or get vaccinated at one of the city centers. Vaccination and rapid testing centers for Covid-19 will continue to operate in Moscow. You can get vaccinated without an appointment in popular public places or by appointment at the clinic," mentioned Rakova.

Other restrictions have been in impact in Moscow since Monday. All residents over 60 who haven't been vaccinated and haven't been ailing throughout the final six months, as nicely as folks with sure continual illnesses, have been ordered to remain dwelling till late February. Employers in the capital have been additionally ordered to inform no less than 30% of their workers to work at home from Monday.



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