"As of September 16, in the Penza region, five classes were quarantined for coronavirus infection: in Penza, Zarechny and Mokshansky regions," the press service of the regional government quotes RIA Novosti.

It is noted that three groups are also closed in kindergartens in Penza and Zarechny.

Also, seven school classes are quarantined due to SARS.

Earlier, the Minister of Education of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Sergei Zlobin, commented on the situation with the introduction of quarantine measures in schools.