The wearing of masks in Russian universities will become mandatory from 1 September

The wearing of masks in universities in the new academic year will become a mandatory requirement, an exception may be made for those who have confirmed the presence of antibodies to coronavirus, the Ministry of education reported in telegram channel.

Previously this was stated by the head of Department on the online meeting with rectors of universities.

“It will allow to organize the educational process, observing the rules of prevention of novel coronavirus infection,” he said.

Thus, according to the Minister, to provide students and teachers masks have universities. If people will detect antibodies, they will be able to attend classes without masks. You will need to provide a certificate. When lecturing teachers can remove the mask.

In addition, all academic buildings of universities should be provided by the thermometry system in order to reduce the risk of infection.

Students from countries with which direct flights, on arrival in Russia will have to observe a two-week quarantine and be tested for the presence of the virus 10-12 days after arrival before they can be admitted to classes.

For those who enter the country can not, the universities will provide access to learning in an online format. Non-residents students coming from the red zone to start training, you will also have to pass a test for coronavirus.