A new increase in Covid-19 cases is expected in the autumn, but there is no serious risk for Russians. This statement, St. It was made by Anna Popova, head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor) during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2024 (SPIEF). RIA News.
“We expect a new increase in cases in early autumn,” the head of the department said.
According to him, coronavirus infection has finally become a seasonal disease.
Popova also emphasized that there is no significant risk for Russians if all necessary precautions are taken in time and simple hygiene rules are followed.
Before that, the head of the Russian Ministry of Health, Mikhail Murashko statedHe said that there is no need yet for mass vaccination of Russian residents against coronavirus infection, but we need to monitor the situation closer to autumn.
Previously at WHO said about a possible new epidemic.