“It is important to note that among the sick in two months, the proportion of young people (from 18 to 35 years old) has increased significantly, by 35%, and now accounts for almost a third of the total number of cases,” RIA Novosti quotes her.
As Rakova noted, it was precisely because of age-related changes in the situation with the coronavirus that it was decided to suspend the work of public places, where young people are most often visited.
Earlier, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced the introduction of new restrictive measures in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection in the capital.
The restrictions will affect the operation of shopping centers, cafes, restaurants and city parks.
He also extended the weekend in Moscow until June 19.
At the same time, the Moscow authorities recommended that employers re-transfer part of their employees to remote work due to the situation with the coronavirus infection COVID-19.