Beglov called for "zero tolerance" for the unvaccinated

Those who refuse vaccination endanger themselves and loved ones, and the burden on doctors is also growing, Beglov said. According to him, it is possible to avoid new restrictions in St. Petersburg, for this “you just need to get grafted”

The Governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov on the air of the channel "78" criticized those who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 .

According to the governor, even if an unvaccinated person follows the safety rules during a pandemic, he can become infected from someone who does not, “and then the chain goes on.” “You know, we should treat such people with zero tolerance, because this is not only harm for ourselves, for our loved ones, others, it is also a burden on healthcare,” Beglov said.

Due to the increase in the incidence of coronavirus infection, the authorities are forced to repurpose conventional hospitals, the governor added. According to him, due to those who neglect the necessary measures, not only the number of cases of COVID-19 is growing, but other patients cannot receive planned care.

Moscow and St. Petersburg again broke records for the number of deaths from COVID Society

Beglov did not rule out that restrictions could be tightened in St. Petersburg if the epidemiological situation worsens. “But why do this when you just need to get vaccinated,” he added.

Over the past day, the city recorded a record number of deaths from coronavirus per day since the beginning of the pandemic - 99 people. The total number of victims of infection there reached 15.6 thousand, confirmed cases of infection - 461.7 thousand.

What and in which regions is now impossible without a certificate of vaccination Society

On June 21, new restrictions due to COVID-19 came into force in St. Petersburg: the city banned the operation of water parks and attractions and the holding of mass events with the participation of more than 500 people. At exhibitions, celebrations and other events where more than 75 people gather, visitors will be allowed only with a negative PCR test for coronavirus. A few days earlier, the authorities banned the operation of food courts, children's rooms in restaurants, cafes and shopping centers and limited the work of catering at night. By August 15, 65% of civil servants were required to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.

In St. Petersburg, as of June 22, more than 800 thousand people were vaccinated against coronavirus, in the Leningrad region - 218 thousand, RBC-Petersburg was told in the press service of the regional government.