“Our proposal is to maximize the free opportunity to receive a mask and antiseptic.

This can already be done when visiting shops, cafes, gyms and so on, ”he said.

As noted by the parliamentarian, at present, the mask can be bought at retail for 3 rubles, and production "costs a penny in general."

“As for antiseptics, there should be constant public service announcements calling for more frequent washing of hands and use of personal protective equipment,” he added.

In May, RT wrote that the National Parents' Committee proposed to introduce a special allowance in Russia for the purchase of masks and gloves before the end of the coronavirus pandemic.