“What is called the second wave means whether there will be a seasonal rise ... Why do I think that yes, there is a high probability (of the second wave of COVID-19. - RT ). First. All respiratory diseases are known for having a season. We all know that in the fall, at the beginning of winter, the incidence of influenza begins, ”he said.
According to Favorov, an increase in the incidence is expected in October, and patients during this period will be harder to tolerate the infection than those who got infected in the summer.
The epidemiologist said that medical masks would have to be worn for at least another two years.
Earlier, virologist, doctor of medical sciences, professor Anatoly Altstein, in an interview with kp.ru, estimated the seasonality of COVID-19.