Chapter Emergencies Ministry Crimea Sergey Shakhov died on Monday, January 4, in a hospital for those infected with coronavirus, reports ” Interfax “.
“Yes, literally half an hour has passed since this information was received. He died in a covid hospital,” the ministry’s press service said.
Sergei Shakhov was 65 years old. He headed the Crimean rescue department since 2011.
A high alert regime has been in effect in Crimea since mid-March due to the threat of the spread of coronavirus. The second wave of restrictions began in October: entrepreneurs were banned from serving guests without masks, elderly people were advised to stay at home.
From December 20 to January 15, corporate parties and banquets are prohibited on the peninsula. Entertainment and catering are closed from 22:00 to 08:00.
In total, 26 thousand people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in the region, over 500 patients have died.