Moscow authorities are issuing digital permits to reduce violations of the coronavirus lockdown as Russia on Monday reported more than 2,500 new ...
Police patrols will be able to check the passes on the streets and could fine people for violations. MOSCOW: Moscow authorities are issuing digital permits to reduce violations of the coronavirus lockdown as Russia on Monday reported more than 2,500 new infections, its highest daily rise yet.
People will be assigned a special code consisting of a sequence of figures and letters - which can be printed out or received by email - if people report where they are planning to go. Authorities had initially planned to introduce an aggressive surveillance system and assign Muscovites scannable bar codes each time they wanted to leave their homes, but that sparked huge controversy.Under strict confinement rules in the Russian capital, Muscovites are only allowed to leave their homes to walk their dogs, take out trash and visit their nearest shop.
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