‘There are lines of ambulances again’: Moscow’s business community fears new restrictions as coronavirus cases rise

The Russian capital is seeing a spike in coronavirus cases once again. Accordingly, the number of hospitalizations is also on the rise. Though the current situation hardly compares to the peak of "third wave" seen over the summer, Meduza's sources say Moscow officials are mulling over plans to reintroduce tighter public health measures. Several major shopping center have already been issued warnings for turning a blind eye to patrons and sales staff ignoring mask requirements. With this in mind, businesses -- and restaurants in particular -- are bracing themselves for the return of tougher restrictions. However, restaurant owners also expect that the authorities will hold off as long as they possibly can, for fear of having to hand out subsidies. Original Article: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2021/09/29/there-are-lines-of-ambulances-again