MOSCOW 

A system of lockdown passes will be imposed in Moscow and its region beginning April 13 in an attempt to stem the spread of the coronavirus. 

The system will be implemented gradually. Passes will be issued for those who have to travel for work. Residents will be required to get authorization for “other trips” and movement inside city’s districts would require necessary permits.

Car-sharing services, construction work, except for medical facilities, metro and transport infrastructure, will be suspended.

Most enterprises will be put on halt, however, medical organizations, government agencies, law enforcement agencies, banks, communications and transport companies, energy

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