“Based on the sequence of the arrangement of the genes, the new type of coronavirus differs from SARS and MERS (detected in previous years. - RT ), it has already passed from the stage of transmission from animals to humans to the stage when it is transmitted from person to person. Apparently, the spread of the virus is increasing, ”he said during a press conference. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti.

According to the latest data, the number of infections with a new type of coronavirus in China increased until 1975, 56 deaths were recorded.

As PolitExpert reported, and. about. Arbi Abubakarov, Chairman of the Committee on External Relations of St. Petersburg, commented on the situation with coronavirus.