Beglov explained the surge in the incidence of COVID in St. Petersburg during the

The Governor of St. Petersburg, Alexander Beglov, on the air of Radio Russia, said that the number of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus increased in the city last week.

According to him, this is due to the cyclical nature of viral activity. The governor stressed that the city government is taking all necessary measures.

As Beglov noted, the necessary vaccine reserves have been created in St. Petersburg. “Vaccination remains the most reliable means against coronavirus. Today, three vaccines are available to Petersburgers to choose from,” he added.

In addition, Beglov said that foreigners can also be vaccinated in St. Petersburg on a paid basis. “We are ready to fulfill the order of the President [of Russia Vladimir Putin] and start vaccinating foreigners on a paid basis. Petersburg is the only region where medical tourism is put on a systematic basis,” he said.