Moscow: in the cradle of Sputnik V, there are very few vaccinated and a lot of worry

In recent weeks, Moscow has seen a steady increase in the number of new coronavirus infections. And even in the face of this critical epidemiological situation, many Russian citizens refuse to receive a vaccine against Covid-19. Thus, the authorities are fighting for vaccination in the country where the vaccine was born Sputnik V.

Russia has so far suffered more than 5.2 million cases of the coronavirus and more than 127,000 deaths. In the Russian capital There were 5,782 new infections and 75 deaths this Thursday, June 17 alone.

Regarding vaccination, 12% of the Russian population received at least one injection in early June, while in Moscow, only 14% of its 12 million people were vaccinated with the first dose.

For this there is also an investigation which revealed that at least 63% of those questioned are “opposed” to compulsory vaccination. Currently, the nation that borders Europe and Russia has one of the lowest inoculation rates.

Faced with the gloomy prospects of the Russian capital, “a decree has been adopted on the compulsory vaccination of workers in the service sector”The mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, announced in a statement.

“Simply we must do everything possible to carry out mass vaccinations as soon as possible and stop this terrible disease, stop the deaths of thousands of people, ”he added.

“Vaccination is a personal choice whether they are at home or in the field, otherwise it becomes a public health problem, especially in the midst of an epidemic“, Finally justified the mayor.

Who should be vaccinated against the virus?

Retail, education, healthcare, transit and other businesses now serving large numbers of people must ensure that 60% of staff receive at least one vaccine injection.

All They must have received the first dose by July 15 and be fully vaccinated by August 15. Likewise, restaurateurs will be allowed to leave employees who refuse to be vaccinated at home, without pay.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov clarified that At the moment, there are no plans to order the mandatory vaccines nationwide. “This is the right direction, given the situation. Immunization rates in the country are far from perfect,” he said. Peskov.

In another attempt to encourage vaccination, the mayor of Moscow announced that Moscow residents who receive the first phase of preparation to fight Covid-19, would automatically participate in a lottery to win a car.

JFG / DS