Moscow may toughen some of the restrictive measures introduced to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, however, it will be done in a targeted manner, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Rossiya-24 channel on Thursday, TASS reports.
"It is true, there is always a possibility that the measures may be toughened. However, this decision must be justified. Before the introduction of permits, we tackled it head on, but now we can do it in a targeted manner," Sobyanin said.
He noted that digital permits make it easier for Moscow officials to detect those violating the self-isolation regime in a prompt manner.
"I think that the permit system is the most fair and effective. Since we introduced the permits, the number of people moving around the city has lowered by 500,000-800,000," the mayor said.
All Moscow residents regardless of their age must self-isolate at home until May 1. These measures were introduced to restrict people’s movements within the city. Starting April 15, a digital permit is required to move around Moscow and the Moscow Region.
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