Rospotrebnadzor's Omicron-related guidelines include only mask mandate in indoor spaces, intensified disinfection

MOSCOW. March 1 (Interfax) - Given the specifics of the spread of the Omicron strain of Covid-19, Russian consumer health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor recommends keeping sanitary restrictions such as only the mask mandate in indoor spaces and the intensified use of disinfection, Rospotrebnadzor said in a statement.

"These recommendations apply to all sectors of the economy, are relevant to the current epidemiological situation and have been drawn up heeding scientists' opinions and the experience of other countries. Recommendations for the period of Omicron spread include only the mask mandate in indoor spaces and the intensified use of disinfection," it said.

The heads of Rospotrebnadzor's branches in Russia's regions have been instructed to continue monitoring efforts to counter the spread of Covid-19.