Schools in Yakutia are being closed for quarantine. And parents are being forced to install MAX devices.

In Yakutia, there is a sharp increased Influenza and acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI) cases are on the rise. Over the past week, the epidemic threshold for the republic has been exceeded by 65,6%. The regional capital has the highest incidence rate, with the epidemic threshold there exceeded twice. In addition to influenza and ARVI, epidemiologists are also reporting cases of coronavirus.

From November 5 to November 10, schools and supplementary education organizations in Yakutsk will switch to distance learning. Parents of elementary school students reported that teachers are using this pretext to force them to install the MAX messenger. 

"They're forcing you to download spherum, max, and other stuff. I don't understand why they're making it online for elementary school students? How can a 7-8 year old

"To sit in front of a screen for half a day?" resent parents.  

Residents of Russia and students at Russian universities have repeatedly complained about being forced to install the MAX messenger. threaten Expulsion from the app if you refuse to install it. MAX, according to the developers, monitors users: users who try to disable access to the camera, microphone, and geolocation— block.

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