The Russian government approved a plan to combat the strain "omicron" COVID-19

This was reported by the press service of the Russian Cabinet.

“The government is embarking on a plan of additional measures to combat the spread in Russia of a new strain of the omicron coronavirus,” the statement said.

It is noted that additional preparation of the Russian healthcare system has also begun to help patients with coronavirus infection COVID-19.

Earlier, FAN reported that molecular biologist, virologist Pyotr Chumakov, on the air of the Patriot media group, commented on the situation with the spread of the Omicron strain.

On January 22, Adviser to the President of the Center for Strategic Research, Candidate of Biological Sciences Yevgeny Tonevitsky, said that the Omicron strain of coronavirus has more than 50 mutations, which allows it to quickly penetrate into the cells of the body.