“At the current stage of development of the epidemic process associated with the spread of sublines BA.4 / BA.5 of the Omicron strain, the resumption of restrictive measures is not required,” the ministry said in a statement.

At the same time, people from risk groups are advised to wear masks in public places, crowded places, as well as in transport and indoors.

In Russia, 16,325 cases of infection with coronavirus infection COVID-19 were detected in 24 hours, a day earlier - 17,862.

2574 people with COVID-19 coronavirus infection were hospitalized in Russia per day.