“The situation is, of course, extremely tense.
The rate of spread has slowed down somewhat, but nevertheless it is still an increase in the number of cases, ”RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.
The minister also said that 18% of beds in Russia are currently not used, but remain reserved for patients with COVID-19.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin during an online meeting of leaders of the countries of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation noted that the epidemiological situation in the world remains difficult.
Also, doctor Timur Pesterev, in an interview with FAN, gave advice on vaccination against COVID-19.