The broadcast was hosted by the Russia 24 TV channel.

"The increase in the incidence remains in 78 subjects from 2% and more, stabilization - in five, a decrease in the incidence - in two subjects of the Russian Federation", - said Popova.

According to her, in 12 regions of Russia, there is an excess of the average Russian incidence rates for coronavirus.

“At the end of the 43rd week, we note an excess of the national average indicators in 31 regions, but what demonstrates a more severe epidemiological situation is that in 12 regions there is a significant excess of more than 15% of the national average, and the continued growth rate,” Popova noted. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has named late booster vaccinations as the cause of coronavirus outbreaks.

In Russia, 40 402 cases of coronavirus were detected per day.