The incidence of COVID-19 in Russia decreased by 18.7% over the week – Kommersant

Last week, the incidence of coronavirus in Russia decreased by 18.7%, the number of hospitalizations decreased by 10.4%. About it reported infection control headquarters. The head of the Ministry of Health, Mikhail Murashko, called the increase in the spread of infectious diseases seasonal.

According to the headquarters, 98,252 people recovered over the past week, which is 6.2% less than the week before. 186 sick people died. An increase in incidence was recorded in 12 regions, in 6 of them it was higher than the national average. An increase in the number of hospitalizations occurred in 30 regions of the Russian Federation.

Mr. Murashko said that the coronavirus “has acquired a certain seasonality,” and influenza A is also currently circulating in the country. According to the minister, we need to prepare for the season of rising incidence. “You need to understand that if there is an increase in morbidity, then let’s just defend ourselves, there’s nothing to be ashamed of (there’s nothing wrong with that.— ”b”) wear a mask, refuse large events. It’s normal to protect yourself, especially for people with chronic diseases,” he said in an interview with Rossiya 24.

In October, the Gamaleya Center stated about the loss of protection against coronavirus by the Sputnik V vaccine. A new version of the drug is being developed; it could enter civilian circulation by March 2024. December 11 Ministry of Health registered updated single-component “Sputnik Light”.

In November, the head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova stated about the new wave of COVID-19 cases that has begun in the country. In Russia identified several cases of infection with a new strain of “pyrol”, but the department believesthat it will not prevail. World Health Organization last week reportedthat the number of coronavirus cases in the world increased by 52% in 28 days, with the most cases detected in Russia – 279.4 thousand new cases.

About the work of Rospotrebrnadzor – in the material “Kommersant” “Senators discussed sanitary issues”.

Laura Keffer