In an appeal published on his Instagram page, he noted that "all necessary measures are being taken to combat the coronavirus."

Medvedev thanked the Russian doctors who “worthily go through a difficult test, helping patients around the clock.”

“And thanks to this, it is possible to restrain the rapid spread of the disease,” he said.

At the same time, he noted the need to prepare "for different scenarios of its development."

According to him, "an unfavorable scenario - will require the adoption of even tougher decisions."

“Therefore, it is important to do everything to prevent this from happening: carefully consider the president’s words, show self-discipline, and first of all simply not create additional risks for yourself and your loved ones,” the Security Council deputy head emphasized.

Starting March 30, Moscow introduced a home self-isolation regime for all residents of any age.

As of March 29, 1014 cases of coronavirus infection were detected in the capital.

Earlier it became known that in Russia four patients died in a day who were diagnosed with coronavirus infection. The total number of deaths in the country from the effects of COVID-19 has increased to eight.