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Moscow’s Shchukino District Placed Under Rabies Quarantine Through January 17, 2026

The move follows confirmation of a domestic animal case on November 17.

Overview

  • The Moscow mayor’s office ordered restrictive measures within the designated epizootic focus and the identified “unfavorable point” in Shchukino.
  • The quarantine period set in the official document extends until January 17, 2026.
  • The directive was published on the city’s official website, establishing the legal basis for enforcement.
  • RIA Novosti reported the order on November 19, citing the posting on the mayor’s site.
  • Authorities instituted the measures to contain potential spread of the rabies virus within the affected area.