This was reported by the headquarters of the region on its page in the social network "VKontakte".
“The government of the Murmansk region has extended self-isolation for the older generation until December 24.
For the entire period of restrictive measures, working people 65 years of age and older are entitled to sick leave and temporary disability benefits, ”the statement says.
It is noted that the decision was made based on the proposals of the chief sanitary doctor of the region.
Earlier, in the Tambov region, new changes were made to the decree on additional measures to reduce the risks of the spread of COVID-19.
Nikolai Malyshev, infectious disease specialist, virologist, doctor of medical sciences, in an interview with the NSN, assessed the situation with COVID-19 in the world.