“I am absolutely for vaccination.

Today, this is the only way to block the spread of the virus, ”Matytsin said on the air of kp.ru.

He noted that you can ensure safety with all kinds of precautions, but the most effective of them is precisely vaccination.

“As soon as there is an opportunity, we should get vaccinated as much as possible, including athletes.

But this should be done taking into account individual characteristics, ”the minister added.

Earlier, Matytsin assessed the chances of holding the Olympics in Tokyo.