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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 15, 2020: A traffic police officer carries out ID checks on Leningradskoye Shosse Motorway at the entrance to Moscow during the pandemic of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Traffic police have set up checkpoints around the city to stop vehicles and see if drivers have permission to travel during the lockdown. On 13 April 2020, the Moscow government introduced a digital permit system aimed at further restricting movement. Under the new scheme, which becomes mandatory from 15 April, people need to apply for permits to travel on a vehicle or public transport around the city. Earlier, on 11 April, the Moscow government restricted vehicles registered outside Moscow Region from entering the Russian capital. Since 30 March 2020, Moscow has been on lockdown. As of 15 April 2020, Russia has reported more than 21,100 TS0D5D53
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 15, 2020: Police officers check a man s documents in Red Square. Since 30 March 2020, Moscow has been on lockdown. Earlier, the Russian government announced a paid period off work for employed people and school holidays, which are expected to last till the end of April. On 13 April 2020, the Moscow government introduced a digital permit system aimed at further movement restrictions; from April 15, people need to apply for digital permits to travel on public transport or a personal vehicle around the city. As of 15 April 2020, Russia has reported more 24,500 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection, with more than 14,800 confirmed cases in Moscow. Sergei Savostyanov TASS TS0D5E45
