Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- From 18 April this year, quarantine rules will be further strengthened. This was announced today at an expanded meeting chaired by the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov.

If a disease is detected in kindergartens and schools, their activities are immediately suspended and quarantined for 2 weeks. It is noted that at this time they will work online.

During quarantine, the number of places in all catering establishments will be limited to 50%, but no more than 100 people will be monitored.

In addition, the number of seats on buses is limited to 50 percent. In turn, the number of buses will be increased.

Earlier, the prime minister sharply criticized citizens who went without medical masks.

It is noted that during the holy month of Ramadan, instructions were given to perform namaz in open areas. It was also stated that iftar should be held as often as possible in a family setting or with the participation of no more than 100 people.

From 1 May, restrictions on holding concert performances in closed premises will be introduced.

It was also said that strict adherence to quarantine rules in large shopping centers and markets, stores will be strictly controlled.