“Buryatia will establish a medal for the fight against coronavirus infection. The corresponding instruction to the government of the republic was given by the head of Buryatia, Alexei Tsydenov, ”the message on the website of the regional government says.

It is noted that this medal will be equated with state awards.

The award will be awarded to medical workers serving in foci of infection and infectious hospitals.

Earlier it became known that the self-isolation regime was extended in Buryatia until May 31.