Russia witnessing an increase in cases of the "Stratus" variant of COVID-19
In an interview with TASS, Anna Popova, the head of Rospotrebnadzor, highlighted the importance of personal health care during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Popova's statements underscored the need for ongoing vigilance in following preventive measures and emphasized the importance of adhering to them for managing coronavirus infections.
Popova stated that the course of the "Stratus" coronavirus genetic variant, which has been increasing daily in Russia, is mild. However, she stressed that variations in the consequences of coronavirus infection can occur, and the Stratus variant does not present any extraordinary symptoms.
The Stratus variant, first identified in Asia in January and reaching Russia in March, has acquired increased contagiousness as one of its unique features. It is more contagious than previous coronavirus variants, making it crucial to follow preventive measures to curb its spread. The research on the transmissibility of the Stratus virus variant is linked to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC noted that the Stratus variant became dominant by June due to its higher transmissibility and ability to evade immunity.
Popova underscored the importance of taking care of one's health during the pandemic. She emphasized that each subsequent coronavirus genetic variant must acquire unique properties to survive, making it essential to continue following preventive measures and personal health care practices. The need for continued personal health care during the coronavirus pandemic was emphasized by Popova, reinforcing the importance of adhering to preventive measures to protect oneself and others.
As of the latest update, the number of cases of the coronavirus variant "Stratus" in Russia has increased to 384. Popova's statements underscored the importance of personal health care in managing coronavirus infections and the need for continued adherence to preventive measures to curb the spread of the Stratus variant. Popova's statements also underscored the importance of personal health care during the coronavirus pandemic, highlighting the need for ongoing vigilance in following preventive measures to protect oneself and others.
