The number of people infected with coronavirus infection in Russia over the past 24 hours has increased by 5841 in 82 regions, of which 2220 in Moscow. 

In addition to the capital, the largest increase was noted in the Moscow region - 686 new infected, as well as in St. Petersburg - 290 people.

Thus, since the beginning of the pandemic, the total number of COVID-19 infections in the country has reached 99,399. 10,286 patients recovered and were discharged, and 972 died.

The region with the largest number of infected remains Moscow. In the capital, there are 50,646 cases of infection.

All regions of Russia continue to take measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. So, in Primorye, all residents will be required to wear masks in public places. In the region, the total number of infected with COVID-19 reached 367, three people died.

“Since April 30, a universal mask regime with the obligatory wearing of personal protective equipment has been introduced in Primorye. The decision of the regional headquarters was voiced by the regional governor Oleg Kozhemyako today, April 29, ”RIA Novosti quoted the regional government as saying.

In addition, all passengers arriving in Primorye by air and rail will have to observe 14-day isolation. In large cities of the region, they will launch a system for monitoring the self-isolation mode using cameras.

In addition, it became known that volunteer doctors will fight with coronavirus in Primorye.

“14 employees of the Vladivostok Clinical and Diagnostic Center wrote an application for work with coronavirus patients,” the regional government said, adding that they had begun duties in the infectious diseases hospital in hospital No. 4 of Vladivostok.

The introduction of a strict mask regime was also announced by the Acting Governor of the Kaluga Region Vladislav Shapsh.

“Residents of the region should be in public places, in public transport and shops only in masks,” the report said.

On the eve of the authorities of the Novgorod region introduced a mandatory survey for arrivals from other regions. Since April 10, the region also has compulsory self-isolation for two weeks for all citizens entering the region.

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Meanwhile, about 1,200 military personnel of the units of radiation, chemical and biological defense of the Southern Military District took part in the disinfection of facilities in southern Russia.

The commander of the troops of the Southern Military District Alexander Dvornikov added that the work on disinfection continues in different regions of southern Russia and at Russian bases abroad.

In turn, Rospotrebnadzor recommended that Russians abandon picnics at the May holidays because of the threat of coronavirus infection.

“Refrain from visiting relatives, friends, do not accept them in your own home. Refuse close communication in the company, walks and picnics in nature, ”the department said.

The Rospotrebnadzor added that it is better to travel around the May holidays by private car or taxi. When traveling by public transport, it is recommended to wear a mask and maintain a distance of 1.5 meters.

The day before, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the extension of the period of non-working days in the country until May 11 (taking into account the May holidays) due to the fact that the peak of incidence of CVID-19 in the country has not yet been passed. Then, the authorities of Moscow and Moscow Region extended the high-alert mode to the same date.

“As soon as the incidence rate declines, we will immediately begin to weaken the existing restrictions. But in the coming days they must be observed as strictly as possible. I count on your support. Only together can we win, ”said Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.

According to new forecasts by specialists from the Singapore University of Technology and Design, the spread of coronavirus infection COVID-19 in Russia will 100% cease on August 19.

Earlier, experts reported a possible end to the epidemic on July 20. According to their previous assessment, the situation with coronavirus in Russia should have normalized by May 28 by 99%.

The dates were also shifted in other countries: in the USA - by September 5, in Italy - by August 30.