The regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced this on its Vkontakte page.

“DPS outfits in the Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Moscow directions.

Round-the-clock verification of vaccination certificates.

For nonresidents entering the region, a 14-day self-isolation is required.

The reason for this decision of the headquarters is the deterioration of the epidemiological situation in the capital, ”the statement says.

It is clarified that self-isolation can be avoided by those who have completed a full course of vaccination against coronavirus, as well as those who have a fresh negative test for COVID-19 or an up-to-date certificate of the presence of antibodies.

On June 12, 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.

Sobyanin also said that thousands of beds will be re-profiled in Moscow hospitals to accommodate the increased flow of coronavirus patients.