The Russians were warned about the main cases of the spread of the omicron strain Russian news EN
Head of the Laboratory of Cell Proliferation, Institute of Molecular Biology named after V.A. Engelhardt, virologist Pyotr Chumakov told in what cases clusters of omicron strains occur. About this he informed in an interview with Ura.ru.
Chumakov recalled that the delta and omicron strains are varieties of the same virus, so they retain the airborne nature of the spread. The greatest danger is occupied by confined spaces, since infection is most likely in them. “For example, in the subway, on the bus, in transport. Especially when a lot of people are crowded, ”the Russian expert warned.
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In addition to the spread of mass transport of the omicron, the virologist called repetitions. For example, social distancing is rarely observed at airports, especially when boarding a plane and when entering at the check-in counter.
“Any such crowd of people, especially not on the shore, but in the cabin, is the most dangerous thing that can be,” Chumakov noted.
Virologist, professor at the Gamaleya Center Anatoly Alshtein talked with colleagues. He voluntarily, which is a case of spreading the micromicron strain. “Of course, in big cities people communicate in transport, and they earn money there,” he noted.
Earlier, WHO called the spread of the omicron scenario in Russia. Representative of the organization Hans Kluge said that the new autumn in the country will be short, but powerful.