“At the beginning of the year, three patients developed symptoms and were isolated.

Testing has confirmed that they have the virus.

After that, tests were taken from all residents of the institution.

Today, 72 more people have been confirmed to have the virus, ”the headquarters said.

It is noted that according to the available information, "currently 10 patients are hospitalized in the Borovichi Central District Hospital, one of whom is in intensive care."

According to data as of January 9, in Russia, 23,309 cases of coronavirus infection were detected in 84 regions per day.

The total number of COVID-19 cases reported in the country has risen to 3,379,103.

The virologist, Doctor of Medical Sciences Nikolai Malyshev, in an interview with the NSN, assessed the need for vaccination for those who have had COVID-19.