"In connection with the deterioration of the epidemiological situation for the incidence of a new coronavirus infection in PKU IK-5, IK-9, Detention Center-3 of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the Belgorod Region ... restrictive measures (quarantine) have been introduced," RIA Novosti reported.

In this regard, visits to institutions by representatives of federal executive bodies, executive bodies of subjects and public monitoring commissions were suspended, and visits with relatives were temporarily prohibited.

Meetings with investigators and lawyers are possible in rooms with protective dividing glass, provided that personal protective equipment is used.

At the end of February, vaccination against coronavirus began in the colonies and pre-trial detention centers in Russia.