Coronavirus:
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Moscow COVID-19
hotline (08:00 am till 09:00 pm):
+7 (495) 870-45-09
Dial 103 to call an ambulance
hotline (08:00 am till 09:00 pm):
+7 (495) 870-45-09
Dial 103 to call an ambulance
April 2020
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Coronavirus: official information
Moscow COVID-19
hotline (08:00 am till 09:00 pm):
+7 (495) 870-45-09
Dial 103 to call an ambulance
hotline (08:00 am till 09:00 pm):
+7 (495) 870-45-09
Dial 103 to call an ambulance
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April 2020
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cases confirmed in Moscow
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patients recovered
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patients died
Important
To prevent the spread of coronavirus
- Entry to Russia for foreign citizens and stateless persons is restricted until 1 May.
- Regular and charter flights between Russia and other countries have been cancelled. There are a few flights that are allowed to return Russian citizens home, along with flights specially ordered by the Russian Government.
- We also publish a list of flights whose passengers should be especially cautious, as these flights had passengers later confirmed to have COVID-19. If you or your close ones travelled on these flights, please call 103 for an ambulance. Doctors will come to you immediately to take tests for possible infection. Do not go out or visit a healthcare facility.
Show the list of flights
20.02.2020
SU 2613 Milan – Moscow
22.02.2020
SU 2322 Moscow – Munich
24.02.2020
9U 175 Chisinau – Moscow
26.02.2020
SU 2417 Milan – Moscow
SU 2323 Munich – Moscow
FV 5876 Thailand – Moscow
SU 2323 Munich – Moscow
FV 5876 Thailand – Moscow
29.02.2020
3584 Verona – Moscow
3510 Verona – Moscow
U6-3514 Verona – Moscow
SU 2413 Milan – Moscow
SU 2385 Geneva – Moscow
3510 Verona – Moscow
U6-3514 Verona – Moscow
SU 2413 Milan – Moscow
SU 2385 Geneva – Moscow
01.03.2020
3586 Verona – Moscow
3588 Verona – Moscow
DP 804 Bergamo – Moscow
DP 806 Bergamo – Moscow
3588 Verona – Moscow
DP 804 Bergamo – Moscow
DP 806 Bergamo – Moscow
02.03.2020
В3 832 Girona – Moscow
SU 2613 Milan – Moscow
SU 2613 Milan – Moscow
04.03.2020
W6 2489 Budapest – Moscow
SU 2629 Brussels – Moscow
AF 1044 Paris – Moscow
SU 2629 Brussels – Moscow
AF 1044 Paris – Moscow
06.03.2020
SU 2383 Geneva — Moscow
07.03.2020
LX 1326 Munich — Moscow (via Zurich)
S7 3586 Verona – Moscow
S7 3618 Naples – Moscow
SU 2483 Verona – Moscow
S7 3584 Verona – Moscow
SU 2329 Munich – Moscow
U6-800 Munich – Moscow
SU 2384 Moscow – Geneva
S7 3752 Nice – Moscow
S7 3586 Verona – Moscow
S7 3586 Verona – Moscow
S7 3618 Naples – Moscow
SU 2483 Verona – Moscow
S7 3584 Verona – Moscow
SU 2329 Munich – Moscow
U6-800 Munich – Moscow
SU 2384 Moscow – Geneva
S7 3752 Nice – Moscow
S7 3586 Verona – Moscow
08.03.2020
S7 3720 Innsbruck – Moscow
SU 7157 Grenoble – Moscow
SU 2487 Zurich – Moscow
AZ-548 Rome − Moscow
SU 2481 Naples – Moscow
DP 804 Milan – Moscow
SU 2595 Munich – Moscow
SU 55 St. Petersburg – Moscow
SU 7157 Grenoble – Moscow
SU 2487 Zurich – Moscow
AZ-548 Rome − Moscow
SU 2481 Naples – Moscow
DP 804 Milan – Moscow
SU 2595 Munich – Moscow
SU 55 St. Petersburg – Moscow
09.03.2020
SU 2487 Zurich – Moscow
SU 2381 Geneva – Moscow
SU 2639 Barcelona – Moscow
SU 2375 Lyon – Moscow
SU 2377 Lyon – Moscow
J2 809 Baku – Moscow
SU 2381 Geneva – Moscow
SU 2639 Barcelona – Moscow
SU 2375 Lyon – Moscow
SU 2377 Lyon – Moscow
J2 809 Baku – Moscow
10.03.2020
SU 2329 Munich – Moscow
SU 2515 Barcelona – Moscow
SU 2613 Milan – Moscow
SU 2639 Barcelona – Moscow
SU 2515 Barcelona – Moscow
SU 2613 Milan – Moscow
SU 2639 Barcelona – Moscow
11.03.2020
SU 2383 Geneva – Moscow
S7 3556 Munich – Moscow
S7 3556 Munich – Moscow
12.03.2020
SU 2415 Milan – Moscow
SU 2305 Frankfurt am Main – Moscow
SU 2383 Geneva – Moscow
SU 2305 Frankfurt am Main – Moscow
SU 2383 Geneva – Moscow
13.03.2020
SU 2409 Rome − Moscow
14.03.2020
SU 2381 Geneva – Moscow
SU 2385 Geneva – Moscow
S7 3556 Munich – Moscow
SU 2385 Geneva – Moscow
S7 3556 Munich – Moscow
15.03.2020
SU-2514 Barcelona – Moscow
SU 2381 Geneva – Moscow
ТК 419 Istanbul – Moscow
SU 2381 Geneva – Moscow
ТК 419 Istanbul – Moscow
16.03.2020
ВТ 422 Riga – Moscow
SU 2463 Paris – Moscow
SU 2463 Paris – Moscow
17.03.2020
SU 2193 Amsterdam – Moscow
SU 2501 Madrid – Moscow
SU 2501 Madrid – Moscow
What are the symptoms?
Fever
Sneezing
Cough
Difficulty breathing
In the vast majority of cases, these symptoms are typical of the common cold, not coronavirus.
Do you have similar symptoms?
If yes, you must take the symptoms seriously, self-medication is prohibited. Dial 103 to call a doctor.
How is coronavirus transmitted?
Like other respiratory viruses, it is transmitted mainly by airborne droplets when coughing or sneezing. Also, it can spread when you touch any contaminated surface like a door handle. In this case, you get infected when you touch your mouth, nose, or eyes with contaminated hands.
Where can I get tested for coronavirus?
You can get tested for COVID-19 for medical reasons only. Testing is conducted as prioritised by the following risk groups:
It is up to the doctor to decide on whether you should get tested for COVID-19. Before the test, doctors require as much information as possible (a patient's condition, recent travel history, contacts with potentially infected persons, etc.).
Dial 103 to call a doctor (operators speak English).
- those who have crossed the border of one of the high-risk countries within the last 14 days, or have contacted with people who came from these countries or with infected persons;
- patients with common cold symptoms and confirmed pneumonia;
- patients over 60 with common cold symptoms;
- patients with common cold symptoms and chronic diseases (cardiovascular, oncological, endocrine diseases, diabetes);
- patients with common cold symptoms without underlying health issues and recent travel history.
It is up to the doctor to decide on whether you should get tested for COVID-19. Before the test, doctors require as much information as possible (a patient's condition, recent travel history, contacts with potentially infected persons, etc.).
Dial 103 to call a doctor (operators speak English).
How to prevent coronavirus?
- The most important thing you can do to protect yourself is to keep your hands clean. When you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue.
- Avoid touching your mouth, nose or eyes with unwashed hands (usually we do this unconsciously 15 times an hour on average).
- If you develop symptoms similar to COVID-19, stay at home and call a doctor immediately.
- Stay home and avoid crowded places. Take care of yourself and your close ones!
At home
In transport and other public places
At work
Always wash your hands before meals.
Air rooms on a regular basis, wash the floors, wipe tables, shelves, and dishes.
Explain to your children how germs spread and why a proper hand and face hygiene is important.
If you suspect a coronavirus, isolate a patient in a separate room and call a doctor.
Carry hand sanitizer with you wherever you go to clean your hands.
When in public places, avoid touching any surfaces or objects.
Do not eat food (nuts, crisps, and other snacks) from shared packages or dishes if other people have dipped their fingers into it.
Carry disposable tissues wherever you go. Always cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Do not reuse tissues, throw them away at once.
Frequently clean the surfaces and devices you touch (computer keyboard, office equipment panels, smartphone screen, remotes, door handles and handrails)
Keep your hands clean, wash them frequently with soap and water, or use a disinfectant.
Ventilate the office several times a day.
If you develop symptoms similar to those caused by coronavirus, call a doctor immediately.
Travel Advice
If you planned to travel to Russia
- Please note that entry to Russia for foreign citizens and stateless persons is restricted until 1 May
If you have arrived in Russia
- We have published the list of flights with passengers later confirmed to have COVID-19. All other passengers of these flights should be especially cautious. If you or your close ones travelled on these flights, please call 103 for an ambulance. Doctors will come to you immediately to take tests for possible infection. Do not go out or visit a healthcare facility.
- According to the Moscow Mayor’s decree, you must immediately report your arrival to the hotline +7 (495) 870-45-09 (daily 08:00 pm till 09:00 pm). Operators speak English.
- All foreign citizens who come from high-risk countries must self-isolate for 14 days (COVID-19 incubation period). Please be understanding about the forced safety measures.
- If you work in Russia, you will not lose your salary during your enforced stay at home. You will get a sick leave regardless of your health condition, even you did not get infected while travelling to countries with confirmed COVID-19 cases. Order your sick leave by calling the hotline +7 (495) 870-45-09 (daily 08:00 pm till 09:00 pm). Operators speak English. You will get it delivered to your place by courier within two days.
- If you develop first symptoms of disease, seek medical attention by calling 103 (operators speak English). Avoid self-medication.
Coronavirus FAQ
Coronavirus and its complications
What to do if you have arrived to Russia from a country with confirmed coronavirus cases?
Treatment of patients with suspected coronavirus
What protection measures have been introduced in Moscow?
Coronavirus and its complications
Are masks effective against infectious diseases?
Using a disposable medical mask reduces the risk of viral infections transmitted by airborne droplets (when coughing or sneezing). All patients with common cold must wear a mask and replace it several times a day.
How long does it take for coronavirus symptoms to appear?
Symptoms may appear within 14 days after a contact with an infected person.
What are possible complications caused by coronavirus?
The new coronavirus refers to acute respiratory viral infections (the common cold), so its complications may be the same as those of other respiratory diseases, including pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, and others.
What to do if I have arrived from a country with confirmed COVID-19 cases?
What should I do if I came from abroad?
If you have visited high-risk countries in the past two weeks, you must call the hotline +7 (495) 870-45-09 (daily 08:00 am till 09:00 pm, operators speak English), report your arrival and leave your contact details. Also, you must self-isolate at your place of residence for 14 days from the arrival in Russia. People living with you must also observe the quarantine, even if they have not visited foreign countries.
Can I get a sick leave for the period of self-isolation if I work in Russia?
If you have visited high-risk countries in the past two weeks, you can get a sick leave calling the hotline +7 (495) 870-45-09 (daily 08:00 am till 09:00 pm, operators speak English). A courier will deliver it right to your place. All people living with you will get their sick leaves, too. During quarantine, sick leaves will be issued to healthy people regardless of their general health condition. If you feel unwell during the self-isolation, you must call a doctor or an ambulance as soon as possible, informing them that you have recently arrived from a high-risk country. You MUST NOT visit a healthcare facility!
Where can I get tested for coronavirus?
You can get tested for COVID-19 for medical reasons only. Testing is conducted as prioritised by the following risk groups:
It is up to the doctor to decide on whether you should get tested for COVID-19. Before the test, doctors require as much information as possible (a patient's condition, recent travel history, contacts with potentially infected persons, etc.).
Dial 103 to call a doctor (operators speak English).
- those who have crossed the border of one of the high-risk countries within the last 14 days, or have contacted with people who came from these countries or with infected persons;
- patients with common cold symptoms and confirmed pneumonia;
- patients over 60 with common cold symptoms;
- patients with common cold symptoms and chronic diseases (cardiovascular, oncological, endocrine diseases, diabetes);
- patients with common cold symptoms without underlying health issues and recent travel history.
It is up to the doctor to decide on whether you should get tested for COVID-19. Before the test, doctors require as much information as possible (a patient's condition, recent travel history, contacts with potentially infected persons, etc.).
Dial 103 to call a doctor (operators speak English).
What are countries with confirmed COVID-19 cases?
Find the list of countries with at least one confirmed COVID-19 case on the websites of WHO and Rospotrebnadzor of the Russian Federation. All people who have visited high-risk countries must comply with the resolution of the Moscow Chief Medical Officer on 14-day self-isolation to minimise the spread of COVID-19. You must report your arrival from these countries at once. Fill in a form online or call the hotline +7 (495) 870-45-09 (08:00 am till 09:00 pm, operators speak English). Please inform the hotline operator if you need a sick leave to provide to your employer or educational institution.
What protection measures have been introduced in Moscow?
Does the decree apply to foreign citizens?
The Moscow Mayor's decree applies both to citizens of the Russian Federation and foreign countries arriving in Moscow from regions with confirmed COVID-19 cases. If they arrive in Moscow for more than 14 days, they will have to spend this time in isolation and then return to normal life in the city. If they stay for less than 14 days, they will still spend the entire period in isolation at their place of stay. After this period is over, even if it is less than 14 days, they are to return to their country.
How to cross the Russian border now in view of coronavirus?
Entry to Russia for foreign citizens and stateless persons is restricted from 18 March until 1 May.
All passengers on international flights at all airports have their body temperature taken.
All passengers on international flights at all airports have their body temperature taken.
I came from Italy and I feel good. What happens if I choose not to self-isolate?
By Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No.66 of 31.01.2020, coronavirus infection (2019-nCoV) is included in the list of diseases that pose a threat to other people. Non-compliance with the regime entails liability, including criminal liability and up to 5 years of prison (Article 236 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). Compliance is CCTV monitored. For non-compliance, you will be placed in the observation centre.
I live alone. Am I allowed to take out garbage, accept parcels from a courier, go to a pharmacy and buy food while in self-isolation?
When it is absolutely necessary (to take out garbage, walk a dog), you are allowed to go outside at a time when there are less people outside. Be sure to wear a mask. Please note that isolation compliance is monitored, including by CCTV system.
Moscow hospitals do not have enough beds to admit patients with suspected coronavirus. Is it true?
To date, there are enough beds for all patients with suspected coronavirus. Patients are admitted by Infectious Diseases Clinical Hospitals No.1 and No.2, Bashlyaeva Children's City Clinical Hospital, and Maxillofacial War Veterans Hospital on Shabolovka. On 1 March, a new hospital opened in Kommunarka to treat most patients. Sklifosovsky Research Institute, Vorokhobov City Clinical Hospital No.67, and Filatov Cilty Clinical Hospital No.15 are ready to treat COVID-19 patients, too. A mobile infectious diseases hospital complex is being built in Troitsky and Novomoskovsky Administrative areas to open soon. The new hospital will offer 500 beds, with 250 of them in the intensive care unit. Extra beds will be provided, if needed.
Is EMS ready for the COVID-19 situation?
Yes, it is. According to international experts, Moscow EMS is one of the most effective in the world. Today, EMS has a sufficient supply of personal protective equipment, including respirators, disposable gloves and glasses, various overalls and other protective equipment.
After transportation of each patient, regardless of whether they have signs of an infectious disease or not, the car interior and air are disinfected using bactericidal irradiators. After transporting patients to infectious hospitals, the ambulance gets fully sanitised.
The ambulance station has specialised infectious disease teams including highly qualified physicians that will ensure proper work in case of any infection outburst. There are also special bioboxes to transport patients with highly infectious diseases.
After transportation of each patient, regardless of whether they have signs of an infectious disease or not, the car interior and air are disinfected using bactericidal irradiators. After transporting patients to infectious hospitals, the ambulance gets fully sanitised.
The ambulance station has specialised infectious disease teams including highly qualified physicians that will ensure proper work in case of any infection outburst. There are also special bioboxes to transport patients with highly infectious diseases.
What preventive measures have been introduced in schools?
Starting 17 March, flexible attendance is introduced both at schools, further education facilities and sports schools.
21 March through 12 April, all state general education schools, sports schools and further education facilities will be closed. Schoolchildren will go on studying with the Moscow E-School. Make sure your children observe quarantine and keep away from public places.
If requested by parents, daycare groups of up to 12 children can be arranged for 1st-4th form students, with the sanitary requirements observed.
Pre-school groups will work as usual, it will be up to parents to decide whether to take their child to the kindergarten or not.
21 March through 12 April, all state general education schools, sports schools and further education facilities will be closed. Schoolchildren will go on studying with the Moscow E-School. Make sure your children observe quarantine and keep away from public places.
If requested by parents, daycare groups of up to 12 children can be arranged for 1st-4th form students, with the sanitary requirements observed.
Pre-school groups will work as usual, it will be up to parents to decide whether to take their child to the kindergarten or not.
Children who have returned from countries with coronavirus infection outbreaks will not be allowed to attend school for 14 days. Instead, school students will get distance education. Is it true?
Yes, it is. Starting 10 March, children arriving from China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, France, Germany, and Spain will switch to distance learning (according to Order of the Department of Education and Science of the City of Moscow No.89 'On the Introduction of a High-Alert Mode' dated 6 March 2020). This applies to all Moscow schoolchildren. They will be allowed to attend regular classes after 14 days from the date of their return to Russia.
Please remember that, under the decree of Moscow Mayor of 5 March 2020, you must report your return to Russia from high-risk countries to the Moscow hotline by calling +7 (495) 870-45-09. You must also share this information with your classroom teachers and educators.
Please remember that, under the decree of Moscow Mayor of 5 March 2020, you must report your return to Russia from high-risk countries to the Moscow hotline by calling +7 (495) 870-45-09. You must also share this information with your classroom teachers and educators.
Treatment of patients with suspected coronavirus
What do I do if I developed a fever after I arrived from a high-risk country?
If you have common cold symptoms (fever, cough, etc.), call a doctor or an ambulance as soon as possible!
How long is the quarantine?
The quarantine lasts 14 days from the date of crossing the border of China, Iran, South Korea, the USA, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Belarus, EU countries and non-EU European countries, or from the date of contacting a coronavirus patient.
What is prohibited during quarantine?
You must not leave your home, go to school or work. If you work or study in Moscow and you need a sick leave, call the Department of Healthcare hotline by +7 (495) 870-45-09. Your sick leave will be delivered by a courier right to your place. The risk of infecting family members reduces provided you follow a good hygiene, such as using a mask, individual kitchenware, washing your hands frequently and using skin sanitizers, airing the room regularly.
How much does it cost to stay at a hospital?
Medical care for all patients with suspected novel coronavirus infection is provided free of charge.
How am I diagnosed and how long does it take? Is it true that it has three stages? What are they?
One test is not enough for a diagnosis. If a person does not have any common cold symptoms, he or she is tested twice. If there are any common cold symptoms, there will be at least three tests.
What tests are taken to diagnose COVID-19?
COVID-19 is diagnosed using molecular genetic methods — PCR (polymerase chain reaction). This includes nose and oropharynx smears, with other tests as prescribed by a doctor.
When are patients taken to a hospital with suspected COVID-19?
Patients are taken to a hospital in accordance with the Resolution of the Chief Medical Officer of the Russian Federation (No.5 'On Additional Steps to Reduce the Risks of Importation and Spread of a New Coronavirus Infection (2019-nCoV)' dd. 02.03.2020).
How are people treated while they are waiting for their test results? What medications do they take?
Treatment is prescribed by a doctor depending on the symptoms in accordance with Russian and international recommendations. Self-medication is prohibited.
How long will the daily doctor's visits last?
The number of doctor visits is determined on a case-by-case basis throughout the quarantine period (14 days).
Who must be taken to a hospital with a patient?
The decision on whom to take to a hospital is made by the examining doctor, depending on how severe is the condition and how close were the contacts with the patient.
How are rooms disinfected at hospitals with suspected coronavirus patients?
All areas of the hospital are disinfected at least twice a day with disinfectants and physical methods of disinfecting air and surfaces (germicidal lamps and air disinfectors).
Why are doctors allowed to leave the hospital although they have been in contact with patients?
Medical staff use personal protective equipment (masks, respirators, gloves and medical caps). At the end of each shift, they dispose of this equipment and undergo a full sanitary treatment (shower with detergents and disinfectants).
Can I use my phone while in isolation?
All hospital patients may use a mobile phone to contact their relatives at any time.
How do hospital patients get their meals?
For patients with suspected new coronavirus infection, meals are provided in accordance with medical regulations.
What precautions should be taken after discharge from the hospital?
After discharge, you must take the same precautions to prevent viral infections as healthy people: avoid mass gatherings of people, wash your hands, ventilate rooms, etc.
Steps to control the situation
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Moscow on alert.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Moscow, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has put the city services on alert.
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Entry to Russia for foreign citizens and stateless persons is restricted until 1 May.
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All tourists arriving from high-risk countries are quarantined.
All tourists arriving from high-risk countries must report their arrival and stay home for a 14-day quarantine (COVID-19 incubation period). This will prevent the spread of infection in Moscow. Employers are prohibited to allow these people to work until their 14-day quarantine is over.
Report your arrival calling the hotline +7 (495) 870-45-09 (daily 08:00 am till 09:00 pm, operators speak English). This applies to all who have arrived from high-risk countries, even if they do not develop common cold symptoms.
All household members must observe quarantine to minimise contacts of potentially infected persons.
Report your arrival calling the hotline +7 (495) 870-45-09 (daily 08:00 am till 09:00 pm, operators speak English). This applies to all who have arrived from high-risk countries, even if they do not develop common cold symptoms.
All household members must observe quarantine to minimise contacts of potentially infected persons.
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Non-compliance with the regime entails liability.
By Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No.66 of 31.01.2020, coronavirus infection is included in the list of diseases that pose a threat to other people. Non-compliance with the regime entails liability, including criminal liability and up to 5 years of prison (Article 236 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). Compliance is CCTV monitored. For non-compliance, you will be placed in the observation centre. Additionally, places of public gathering and residence of Chinese citizens are patrolled daily.
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Regular and charter flights between Russia and other countries are cancelled.
There are a few flights that are allowed to return Russian citizens home, along with flights specially ordered by the Russian Government.
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Passengers of all international flights have their temperature taken.
Passengers with a fever must go to a medical station for a test and then go to a hospital or be put under medical observation at home. Also, the patient must provide details of people whom he or she has recently had contact with, to be examined by a doctor.
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Russia's land borders with Belarus, Poland and Norway are closed.
Passage of foreign citizens through the land borders of Russia with Poland and Norway has been suspended. The border between Russia and Belarus is closed.
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In Moscow, street public events and indoor social activities with more than 50 people are banned.
To keep the Muscovites healthy and prevent the spread of coronavirus, sports, entertainment, public and other mass gatherings, as well as indoor social activities with more than 50 people, are banned in Moscow until 10 April.
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Muscovites over 65 and people with chronic diseases are advised to stay home.
Elderly people are the high-risk group, so in order to protect them from COVID-19, the decree of the Moscow Mayor orders all people over 65 to self-isolate 26 March through 15 April. This also applies to 18+ people with chronic diseases. They are recommended to call a doctor dialling 103 if they develop common cold symptoms. Self-isolated people will have their sick leaves delivered, if needed.
Self-isolated elderly people will get financial support from the city administration before and after the isolation, provided they comply with it. If they need medicines, food, or have some household issues to solve, they can call the hotline.
Self-isolated elderly people will get financial support from the city administration before and after the isolation, provided they comply with it. If they need medicines, food, or have some household issues to solve, they can call the hotline.
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Culture, sports, entertainment, restaurants and shops are temporarily shut down.
According to the decree of Moscow Mayor, libraries, culture centres, cinemas, children's entertainment centres, night clubs and other entertainment facilities must temporarily close.
The Historical Park at VDNKh, Gorky Park, Tsaritsyno, Kolomenskoye, Zaryadye, Sokolniki, and Kuskovo are closed.
Restaurants and cafés are allowed to deliver ready meals. Shops are temporarily shut down, except for grocery stores, pharmacies, and shops to buy non-food essential items.
The Historical Park at VDNKh, Gorky Park, Tsaritsyno, Kolomenskoye, Zaryadye, Sokolniki, and Kuskovo are closed.
Restaurants and cafés are allowed to deliver ready meals. Shops are temporarily shut down, except for grocery stores, pharmacies, and shops to buy non-food essential items.
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Public schools, sports schools and further education facilities are temporarily closed.
21 March through 12 April, all state general education schools, sports schools and further education facilities will be closed, including colleges of the Moscow Department for Education.
Schoolchildren will go on studying with the Moscow E-School. Make sure your children observe quarantine and keep away from public places. If requested by parents, daycare groups of up to 12 children can be arranged for 1st-4th form students, with the sanitary requirements observed.
Pre-school groups will work as usual, it will be up to parents to decide whether to take their child to the kindergarten or not.
Schoolchildren will go on studying with the Moscow E-School. Make sure your children observe quarantine and keep away from public places. If requested by parents, daycare groups of up to 12 children can be arranged for 1st-4th form students, with the sanitary requirements observed.
Pre-school groups will work as usual, it will be up to parents to decide whether to take their child to the kindergarten or not.
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Muscovites are advised to avoid attending religious facilities in order to prevent mass gatherings.
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Moscow hospitals are ready to admit patients with COVID-19 symptoms.
Patients are admitted by Infectious Diseases Clinical Hospitals No.1 and No.2, Bashlyaeva Children's City Clinical Hospital, and Maxillofacial War Veterans Hospital on Shabolovka. On 1 March, a new hospital opened in Kommunarka to treat most patients.
Hospitals are being repurposed in Moscow. Sklifosovsky Research Institute, Vorokhobov City Clinical Hospital No.67, and Filatov City Clinical Hospital No.15 are ready to treat COVID-19 patients. A mobile infectious diseases hospital complex is being built in Troitsky and Novomoskovsky Administrative areas to open soon. Also, nine laboratories offering coronavirus tests have been opened in Moscow.
Hospitals are being repurposed in Moscow. Sklifosovsky Research Institute, Vorokhobov City Clinical Hospital No.67, and Filatov City Clinical Hospital No.15 are ready to treat COVID-19 patients. A mobile infectious diseases hospital complex is being built in Troitsky and Novomoskovsky Administrative areas to open soon. Also, nine laboratories offering coronavirus tests have been opened in Moscow.
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Visiting patients at Moscow hospitals is not allowed yet.
This applies to all 24/7 hospitals, both adults’ and children's ones. However, relatives and friends still can bring food and necessities for their close ones. Doctors will tell you about the condition of the patient.
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All patients of Moscow's clinics have their temperature taken.
Temperature is taken with no touch thermometers. It takes only a few seconds, but it allows to effectively separate patients with common cold symptoms from those coming for some other reason. Visitors with fever are given masks. Scheduled and preventive medical examinations have been temporarily cancelled at all Moscow clinics. These policies are in effect until a special order by the Chief Healthcare Officer.
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Temperature taken at work and on public transport.
According to the Moscow Mayor's decree, employers must regularly take their employees' temperature. Employees with a fever shall be sent home for self-isolation to get medical care as soon as possible. Employers must inform Rospotrebnadzor of all contacts of the sick person and disinfect the premises where the employee worked. Entrances to the Moscow metro have now special appliances to take passengers' temperature.
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Public places are additionally disinfected.
Shopping and service facilities are wet-cleaned more frequently now, with the air UV treated and air conditioning systems disinfected.
Public transport is regularly wet-cleaned, too, especially handrails, turnstiles, and other parts passengers usually touch. Ticket vending machines in the metro are wiped every hour.
Metro carriages get the air disinfected. Air filters are changed twice as often in metro trains with a built-in air conditioning system.
Transport personnel who frequently contacts passengers, including taxi drivers, are provided disinfectants and gloves. Since drivers do not sell tickets in buses, trolleybuses, trams, and e-buses, passengers are to make contactless payments.
Public transport is regularly wet-cleaned, too, especially handrails, turnstiles, and other parts passengers usually touch. Ticket vending machines in the metro are wiped every hour.
Metro carriages get the air disinfected. Air filters are changed twice as often in metro trains with a built-in air conditioning system.
Transport personnel who frequently contacts passengers, including taxi drivers, are provided disinfectants and gloves. Since drivers do not sell tickets in buses, trolleybuses, trams, and e-buses, passengers are to make contactless payments.
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There is an online monitoring of inventory balances and prices in the retail chain arranged in Moscow.
The necessary provisions have been made to ensure an ongoing goods supply to stores.
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The Moscow Government is developing targeted social support measures for citizens and businesses whose activities have been restricted due to the high-alert introduced.
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Any implications of quarantine are officially considered a force majeure event.
If the disease control steps introduced have prevented citizens or businesses from fulfilling their obligations, this is considered a force majeure event, as stipulated in the Moscow Mayor’s decree. These measures reduce formal legal pressure on businesses and citizens and enable them to review the terms of their contracts and agreements.
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There are plans developed for city services to respond to various scenarios.
The situation is under Moscow Mayor's personal control.
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