Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) - On 12 April, in Tashkent, police officers during preventive inspectors during inspections in mahallas, shops found on the streets cities and other public places 858 facts of non-compliance with the quarantine regime.

Moreover, 631 of them did not have medical masks. At 2 retail outlets they did not comply with the rules prescribed by the Special Republican Commission, and 225 people who were not working anywhere rode around the city on bicycles without having an urgent need to go for groceries or medicines.

A medical mask and gloves are necessary in order to protect not so much the person as many others from him - no one can be sure that he is not infected with coronavirus. That is why, during the patrolling of the city, employees of the Tashkent Main Department of Internal Affairs, the National Guard and other law enforcement agencies remind people of the importance of observing the quarantine rules, explain why it is so important now to try not to leave the house, how to wear the mask and why even those who need it healthy, and also explain that you cannot throw used medical masks and gloves on the ground.

Citizens are also reminded that now the epidemic situation dictates the rules, and for the sake of their own health, for the safety of your loved ones and other people, you need to minimize access to the street. Cycling should also be justified: for groceries or to the pharmacy, if it is impossible to buy within walking distance; to work if you are really heading to work.

Concerning these persons, the protocols on violations stipulated by article 54 “Violation of the rules for combating epidemics” of the Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan on administrative responsibility were drawn up and administrative measures were applied in accordance with the sanctions of these articles.