Natalia Bashketova, chief sanitary doctor of St. Petersburg, decided to introduce mandatory vaccination against coronavirus for people over 60 years old and people with chronic diseases.
The authorities demanded that the first dose of the vaccine be administered by December 15, 2021, and the second dose by January 15, 2022.
Vaccination also became mandatory for all vocational school and university students over the age of 18 who need to undergo practical training outside of educational institutions and for employees of any organizations working at Pulkovo Airport, as well as in the ports.