"No, it is not being considered," said Peskov, answering the question whether the possibility of introducing QR codes for adolescents is being considered to stimulate the pace of vaccination.

Previously, Peskov said that the Russian authorities are expecting a surge in the incidence of COVID-19 in the country due to the omicron strain of the coronavirus.

Professor of Virology at the Gamaleya Center Anatoly Altstein, in an interview with NSN, commented on the situation with the omicron strain.