China News Service, May 18, according to the Russian Satellite Network reported on the 18th, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that although the situation of the new crown epidemic in Russia has stabilized, there is still a risk of spread of the disease throughout the country.
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According to reports, Putin held a video conference with leaders of the Republic of Dagestan and representatives of social groups. Putin said at the meeting, "Although the situation has been relatively stable, there is still a danger of the spread of the new crown epidemic across the country." He pointed out that the government will work on all regions of Russia on the new crown epidemic.
Putin also pointed out that "The situation in Dagestan is relatively complicated, with new cases and severe cases constantly emerging. The local health system has been under great pressure in recent days." "The regional authority and the Russian government should carry out well-organized joint work."
Putin added that Dagestan will receive all anti-epidemic assistance and needs to solve the problem of insufficient testing systems, equipment and doctors as soon as possible. Putin instructed the Ministry of Defense to quickly start building a modular medical center that can treat patients with new coronavirus in Dagestan, and the Ministry of Emergency Affairs to conduct large-scale sanitation and disinfection of local public facilities.
The Russian New Crown Epidemic Prevention and Control Command reported on the 18th that a total of 3460 cases of new crown virus infection were diagnosed in the Republic of Dagestan, with 89 new cases added in a single day. A total of 1,807 infected people recovered and 29 died.