“I have repeatedly said that I am categorically against the application of any draconian restrictions, but if we see a large number of people idly walking on the street, we will be forced to take such measures,” Vedernikova quoted RIA Novosti as saying.

The governor specified that all parks, playgrounds, embankments will be closed for visiting.

Vedernikov also noted that the absence of bad news negatively affects the awareness of the magnitude of the threat.

“Since Monday, in fact, the May holidays began on the street - the whole city went out for a walk,” he added.

On March 29, a patient died in the Pskov Region who was diagnosed with coronavirus infection COVID-19.