“At the moment, there is an increase in cases in some countries and an increase in the number of hospitalizations.

Thus, nothing should be ruled out, including the possible joint spread with the flu, ”Vuinovich quotes RIA Novosti.

It is also impossible to predict the severity of new cases, she said.

In Russia, herd immunity to coronavirus infection has dropped to 18.6%.

Earlier it was reported that Rospotrebnadzor removes the restrictions imposed due to the pandemic, including canceling the mask regime.