Authorities in St. Petersburg, Russia, lifted a temporary ban on visits to museums, exhibition halls, swimming pools and gyms on Monday. The relevant order was changed as part of gradual easing of coronavirus restrictions. However, personal protective equipment should be worn by both employees and customers. Visitor flows should not merge, people should enter and exit through different points.

St. Petersburg started easing restrictions on June 1, but public gatherings are still banned in the city. People are still required to wear masks and gloves in public spaces and public transport.

As of July 5, 25,536 coronavirus infections were reported in St. Petersburg, as it is ranked third among most hit Russian regions after Moscow and the Moscow Region. A total of 19,994 people recovered from the virus and 1,345 died, TASS reported.

Russia’s air transport agency (Rosaviatsiya) has extended the existing restrictions on international air travel from and to the country due to the pandemic until at least August 1.

Source: RT