The key facts

  • Classes in the First Humanities Building of MSU are suspended until November 24
  • Cases of the disease have also been identified in the Shuvalovsky Building
  • In October, a measles outbreak occurred in the 'Imperial' residential complex in St. Petersburg

Classes suspended until November 24

Classes have been suspended in the First Humanities Building of Lomonosov Moscow State University due to a measles outbreak. The restriction is in effect until November 24. This was reported by the Telegram channel 'Moscow News', which is cited by Gazeta.Ru. In addition, cases of the disease have also been identified in the Shuvalovsky Building of MSU.

Context: an outbreak in St. Petersburg

This is not the only recent report of measles spreading in Russia: in October an outbreak was recorded in the elite residential complex 'Imperial' in St. Petersburg, where the virus was confirmed in at least one person — according to preliminary information, a minor fell ill. At the time, specialists conducted door-to-door visits to update vaccination records and offered residents vaccination. The publication does not report any similar measures being taken regarding the MSU buildings; the outlet notes that the story is being updated.