the Head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova said that the restrictions due coronavirus COVID-19 has helped to save the life and health of the older generation of Russians. She noted that over the period of limitations, the morbidity rate has decreased significantly.
According to her, the decision to extend the restrictions were made due that the virus lives a long time on the surface and is easily transmitted from person to person. But if the Russians would abide by the quarantine, they will be able to return to normal life, “but with certain peculiarities.”
the Head of Rospotrebnadzor recalled that the incubation period of the disease is 14 days. Due to the fact that “the regime of self-isolation” of Russians lasted already for two incubations could reduce the growth rate of new cases of coronavirus with 23-30% to 7-8%. But, in her opinion, it is necessary to conduct the separation in a third 14-day period.
Anna Popova said that “it is unknown, how will be affected to each person, how hard is it and what are the implications, complications, of which today we still do not see”, and so today the main thing — “not to get sick, to save your health and the health of their loved ones.”
Recall mode “holidays” in connection with the pandemic was extended in Russia until the end of may holidays. In most of the regions introduced strict quarantine measures: Russians continue were ordered not to leave home without a good reason, and for trips to Moscow and some other regions require special permits. Earlier, President Vladimir Putin said that Russia has not reached the peak of morbidity.
