Moscow pensioners older than 65 ordered to remain residence

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has tightened necessities to adjust to the regime of excessive alert in reference to the unfold of the novel coronavirus. New restrictions had been launched for people over 65 of age, in addition to for folks with persistent illnesses, in addition to for households with youngsters. “The novel coronavirus primarily poses a menace to life and well being of the aged and other people with persistent illnesses, for folks with low immunity. Due to this fact, our major job is to guard you, Muscovites of older technology,” Sobyanin wrote on his weblog. He famous that many senior residents don’t adjust to suggestions of the authorities to not depart residence and to restrict contacts with different folks, regardless that such actions pose an important danger to their lives. On this regard, from March 26 to April 14, Muscovites affected by persistent illnesses, and all older folks over 65 of age are required to remain residence and exit solely in case of pressing wants. But, this requirement doesn’t apply to the president of the Russian Federation, who’s now 67 years previous, the Kremlin mentioned. The mayor additionally requested aged and chronically ailing folks to not go to any public locations. It’s allowed to exit to grocery shops or pharmacies solely when wanted.