Restrictions in Russia for the unvaccinated, the flood "closed" Yalta. Highlights of the day

The strengthening of quarantine in Moscow, the flood in Yalta, in RUSSIA they began to impose restrictions on unvaccinated citizens, Putin's first veto in five years, the former deputy chairman of the Central Bank was arrested. The main events of the day - in the review of RBC

Moscow has tightened the quarantine regime

Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced new measures aimed at reducing the incidence of CORONAVIRUS infection in the capital. He said that the Indian strain of coronavirus was detected in almost 90% of new cases of covid-19 in Moscow. This variant of the virus has proven to be more aggressive than other strains, and it spreads faster.

From June 18 to June 29, entertainment events will be limited to 1,000 people (theatres and cinemas will not be affected), dance floors and fan zones will be closed, and only those vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to get a personal appointment with the justices of the peace in Moscow. There are concessions for the vaccinated: from June 19, an experiment with “COVID-free restaurants” will be launched in Moscow, in which all employees and guests will either be vaccinated or recover from antibodies. Such establishments will be able to work without restrictions, including from 23:00 to 6:00.

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One of the main resorts in Russia flooded with showers

It has been raining for several days in southern Russia, streets and cars have been submerged under water, and one of the main resorts, Yalta, has been flooded at the height of the season. The authorities have already reported one dead - a man was swept away by a stream of water. The flood in Yalta was the strongest in the last 100 years, Mayor Yanina Pavlenko said. According to her, the last time such rains in the city were in 1922, when 190 mm of rain fell in a day.

Due to a downpour in Yalta, the Vodopadnaya River overflowed its banks, and in the morning some streets in the city were completely flooded, the water reached residential buildings. Yalta was closed for entry, the authorities declared a state of emergency. The authorities announced a shutdown of electricity and water supply. The forces of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Defense and the National Guard are helping to evacuate the victims of the disaster.

Flooding in Yalta due to overflowing river. Photo report Photo gallery 

In Russia, there were restrictions for the unvaccinated

In Moscow and the regions, authorities have begun to take measures that should encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Benefits and benefits began to be provided to holders of vaccination certificates. In Moscow, planned medical care in hospitals will be provided only to patients with a certificate of vaccination against covid. In addition, an experiment will begin in the capital from June 19 - “COVID-free zones” will be created in several restaurants, which can only be entered by visitors with a vaccine. They will also be served by vaccinated personnel. Such establishments will be allowed to work without restrictions, including at night.

In the Leningrad Region, from September 1, the work of organizations in the sphere of personal services and catering, culture and education will be banned if the proportion of vaccinated employees is less than 80%. In Bashkiria, only holders of a certificate of vaccination against COVID-19, a certificate of vaccination, a certificate of contraindications to vaccination or a PCR test valid for three days will be able to receive services in a number of organizations and institutions, including culture and catering .

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Other news of the day:

Putin vetoed the law for the first time in five years The Kremlin warned Turkey because of the base in Azerbaijan In Slovakia, they could not use the entire Sputnik V vaccine In Moscow, the former deputy chairman of the Central Bank, Babariko, was detained and arrested, warned against the Romanian scenario in Belarus