“It is recommended to transfer workers to a remote work mode, especially older people and people with chronic diseases.

Unvaccinated citizens over 60 years of age and with chronic diseases are advised to observe the regime of self-isolation, ”RIA Novosti quotes an expert.

According to him, the omicron strain of coronavirus can have a severe course in unvaccinated citizens.

In this regard, Chulanov recommended that Russians get vaccinated or revaccinated against COVID-19.

“It is necessary, if possible, to limit contacts with other people, avoid large crowds of people, postpone visiting entertainment events, trips,” he added.

Argentine virologist Andrea Gamarnik previously reported that the neutralizing antibodies produced by the Sputnik V vaccine remain effective against various variants of the coronavirus even six months after vaccination.

According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Sputnik V vaccine neutralizes the omicron strain of coronavirus.