Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced on Wednesday that the current restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus spike would be extended until late November, adding that there was no need to tighten them, yet "it is premature" to loosen them, TASS reports.
Among the restrictions re-imposed until November 29 are self-isolation for Moscow residents older than 65, for those with chronic diseases, and pregnant women. City employees were ordered to transfer 30% of their staff to remote work. Customers have to register with their phone number to enter late-night entertainment venues.
Sobyanin said that the "check-in" system would include the city government’s branches, but did not elaborate how it would operate. Earlier, the city government suggested that registration would be needed to enter trading enterprises, but this is not in question so far.
Until Monday, November 9, remote learning for school students of Grades 6-11 is extended, and the decision to prolong it or cancel could be made at the end of next week.
The control over mask-and glove-wearing requirements will not be weakened.
