Restrictions tightened in occupied Tskhinvali amid deteriorating epidemic situation

Educational institutions, children's entertainment centers and gyms will be closed in occupied Tskhinvali from today until November 1.

According to local media, the decision made at the meeting of the de facto coordination headquarters will prohibit weddings and other ceremonial events, including religious rituals, for a longer period, until December 1. In addition, food outlets should reduce the number of consumers by up to 50 percent.

The rule of using a facemask when using public transport and taxis is being tightened. People in contact with those infected with the coronavirus should undergo 14 days of self-isolation.

The decision to tighten the restrictions was taken by the de facto government amid the deteriorating epidemic situation. Not only the number of infected people but also lethal cases have been increasing recently in the occupied region.