Crimean authorities controlled by Russia may limit the holding of mass events with a large crowd of people on the anniversary of the annexation of the peninsula by Russia due to the coronavirus. This was stated by the head of Crimea Sergey Aksenov, reports Crimea. Realities.

“We are holding mass events of more than 2-3 thousand (people), we are trying not to hold and limit.

At 18 (March), maybe there will be a question with the concert - will it be or not. All solemn (events) as planned, and will pass. But will there be a lot in the center of Simferopol? This is a question, we are waiting for recommendations. Here we are acting on the basis of the situation, ”said Aksyonov.

He claims that in Crimea “all requirements of the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare are being met to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus”.