Moscow’s lockdown to extend till May 31, all previous restrictions are valid, new measures to force on May 12
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 15, 2020: Servicemen of the extra-departmental security of Russia's Federal National Guard Service (Rosgvardia) check a woman's documents while patrolling Krasnoselsky District. Since 30 March 2020, Moscow has been on lockdown. Earlier, the Russian government announced a paid period off work for employed people and school holidays, which are expected to last till the end of April. On 13 April 2020, the Moscow government introduced a digital permit system aimed at further movement restrictions; from April 15, people need to apply for digital permits to travel on public transport or a personal vehicle around the city. Mikhail Tereshchenko/TASS. Sketched by the Pan Pacific Agency.
MOSCOW, May 7, 2020, Pan Pacific Agency. Lockdown measures including movement restrictions to extend until May 31 in Moscow, according to the city’s Mayor decree published on his official blog today. All public events are still prohibited until May 31. Restaurants, cafes, beauty salons, fitness centers and malls, parks are closed.
Additional restrictions also adopted. Since May 12, masks and gloves are mandatory while using public transport and shopping, violators face a fines.
Nonetheless, construction and manufacturing industries in Moscow may reopen from May 12. At the same time, enterprises will be obliged to test employees for coronavirus, Vladimir Efimov, the vice mayor of the Russian capital, announced. According to him, about 200,000 Muscovites will be able to return to work next Tuesday.
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