"Then this moment will not be far off": Popova called the "main tool" for canceling the mask mode

In Russia over the past day, 18,891 new cases of coronavirus were detected, of which the largest number was in Moscow (1940), St. Petersburg (1629), Moscow (645) and Sverdlovsk (502) regions.

During the same period, 17,888 people recovered, 796 patients died.

The total number of COVID-19 cases registered in the country has reached 7,121,516; 6,375,160 patients have recovered since the beginning of the pandemic in Russia.

191,961 people died from complications due to coronavirus infection and concomitant diseases.

According to Rospotrebnadzor, more than 183.2 million laboratory tests have been performed in the country for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, more than a million people remain under medical supervision.

Rospotrebnadzor still sees no reason to abolish the mask regime in the country.

This was reported by the chief sanitary doctor of the Russian Federation Anna Popova at the festival “Tavrida.

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“This can only be when we stop contracting the new coronavirus infection.

The main tool we have is the vaccine.

We must use it, then this moment will not be far off, ”TASS quotes her.

She also stated a "fairly high" incidence of COVID-19 in Russian resorts.

Over 46 million Russians were vaccinated against COVID-19

On the eve of Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said that 46.5 million Russians received the first component of vaccines against COVID-19 in Russia, and 39.8 million people have already completed the vaccination process.

In July, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin instructed to work out ways to achieve immunity at a level of at least 80%.

As Golikova pointed out, this task should be solved by November 1, 2021.

“We have decided that we must move towards achieving herd immunity at a level of at least 80%, and we set such a task for vaccination with at least the first component by November 1, 2021,” the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

In Russia, five vaccines against coronavirus infection are currently approved for use: "Sputnik V" and "Sputnik Light" Center.

Gamalei, "EpiVacCorona" and "EpiVacCorona-N" are developed by the Novosibirsk center "Vector" and "KoviVak" by the Chumakov Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

He stressed that vaccines are available in the regions, supplies are carried out without interruption.

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As noted by the director of the Center.

Gamalei Alexander Gintsburg on the sidelines of the IV Forum of Social Innovation of the Regions, at the moment there are no deaths recorded after vaccination with "Sputnik V".

He also spoke about the effectiveness of the domestic vaccine against the COVID-19 delta strain.

“The effectiveness of the protection of Sputnik V (against the delta strain), according to the Ministry of Health, today ranges from 83% to 94%, depending on what indicators and how to count.

At the same time, the effectiveness of Pfizer and Moderna, according to American and Israeli universities, ranges from 40% to a little to 52%, which, of course, is much worse, "TASS quotes him.

At the same time, he pointed out that the emergence of the delta strain changed the tactics and strategy of vaccination against coronavirus, since now it is necessary to constantly maintain a high level of protective antibodies.

“Sputnik V protects against all the strains that are circulating today.

Moreover, now in Moscow and on the territory of the Russian Federation, one strain is actually circulating ("delta" -

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On September 11, during the congratulations to Muscovites on City Day, President Vladimir Putin noted that the Russian capital is an example of well-coordinated, effective action in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Doctors of the capital, nurses, ambulance crews - all medical workers, despite the increased workload, fatigue accumulated over these difficult months - we understand this, we understand perfectly, we are aware of this, - nevertheless, all medical personnel continues to work hard, selflessly, ”Putin said.

According to him, the city authorities are finding a balance between the forced restrictions, which are necessary in order to save the lives of thousands of people, and the normal life of a multimillion city.

“And here, of course, the great merit of the mayor of the capital Sergei Semyonovich Sobyanin is your merit, Sergei Semyonovich, who is not afraid to take responsibility when making, unfortunately, not always popular, but necessary decisions. And, of course, the merit of the entire management team in Moscow, ”added the president.