Chisinau has re-introduced the "yellow" code for the danger of the spread of COVID-19.
The Municipal Extraordinary Commission for Public Health stated that over the past week in Chisinau municipality, the number of new cases of coronavirus infection increased by 41.5% compared to the previous week, while the number of deaths caused by COVID-19 increased by 5.9%. Due to the deterioration of the epidemiological situation, the municipality has re-introduced the "yellow" code for the danger of the spread of coronavirus. Citizens are required to wear masks in closed public places, on public transport and at bus stops, at events with a large crowd of people, at mass gatherings, the mask must cover the mouth and nose. There is still a requirement to maintain a social distance of 1 m and disinfect hands at enterprises, government agencies, shopping centers, shops, catering establishments. The municipal commission asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to patrol the streets and ensure compliance with all established measures. Also, all competent regulatory authorities must verify compliance with the quarantine regime by persons obliged to self-isolate for 14 days. All 70 vaccination centers in Chisinau will work seven days a week, according to the approved schedule. Economic entities and institutions, regardless of ownership, are encouraged to inform their employees through internal circulars about the need for vaccination, including allowing them to be vaccinated during the working day. It is also recommended that all education workers be vaccinated to ensure that the new school year starts with the physical presence of students. According to the decision of the commission, the municipal clinical hospital of the Holy Trinity will provide reserve beds for patients with coronavirus, and, if necessary, other medical facilities will be mobilized. It is worth noting that 30 new cases of COVID-19 infection have been confirmed in Chisinau over the past 24 hours. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 106.9 thousand cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in Chisinau municipality, 1,911 people have died from complications caused by the virus. // 28.07.2021 — InfoMarket
