Vorobyov assessed the likelihood of introducing QR codes on transport in the Moscow region

Regional authorities will try not to introduce QR codes for transport in the Moscow region at the current rate of vaccination. This was announced on the air of the Russia 24 TV channel by the Governor of the Moscow Region Andrey Vorobyov.

“We have considered this possibility [introducing QR codes for public transport], but with this level of vaccination, we will try very hard not to cause additional trouble to our residents,” he said.

According to him, QR codes are used in the Moscow region only in certain places, expansion of these zones is not planned yet. He believes people should be encouraged to get vaccinated and be careful on public transport. “I hope we have overcome this distrust, these doubts,” he added.

Vorobyov expects from 1.5 million to 2 million people to be vaccinated in the Moscow region by July.

The authorities of the Moscow region did not rule out the entrance to public transport using a QR code Society

On June 23, the Minister of Health of the Moscow Region, Svetlana Strigunkova, said that if the situation with the spread of the coronavirus infection COVID-19 does not improve, then from July 1, the region may be banned from using public transport without a special QR code. “We will do our best to avoid this decision,” she added.

On the same day, Vorobyov also did not rule out the tightening of restrictive measures in the region amid the spread of COVID-19. “Everything that concerns public places, if we see high numbers, we will introduce restrictions there,” he said.

Earlier, due to the spread of COVID-19, the governor of the Moscow region extended the requirement to wear masks in all public places until July 20. Since June 15, mass events have been banned in the region. The number of visitors to sports, entertainment, cultural and other events from June 13 to July 20 will be limited to 1.5 thousand people.

Also, the authorities of the region, following Moscow, were obliged to vaccinate at least 60% of workers in a number of areas and organizations. They should receive their first dose by July 15, and both by August 15.

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