“From October 23, for citizens over the age of 65, as well as citizens with the following diseases: endocrine system - insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, respiratory system, circulatory system, genitourinary system - chronic kidney disease stage 3 - 5, transplanted organs and tissues, malignant neoplasms of any localization, a mandatory regime of self-isolation is being introduced, ”TASS quoted the press service of the regional administration as saying.

It is noted that earlier for them the self-isolation regime was of a recommendatory nature.

An exception is allowed for going out for groceries, taking out garbage, walking animals, playing sports in the fresh air. 

Earlier in the Orenburg region, the self-isolation regime was extended for people over 65 years old.