Rospotrebnadzor predicted an imminent increase in cases of COVID-19

In the coming weeks, due to the spread of the omicron strain, an increase in the number of new cases is expected, the figures could reach six figures. This was announced to RIA Novosti by Natalya Pshenichnaya, Deputy DIRECTOR for Clinical and Analytical Work of the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor.

“Given that local transmission of the virus has already begun, a significant increase in the number of cases is expected over the coming weeks, since this virus is more contagious than the delta variant, and the incubation period is shorter,” the specialist said.

She also noted that a person can become contagious as early as 2-3 days after infection, with symptoms appearing 3-5 days later.

According to Pshenichnaya, taking into account the experience of countries that have already faced a wave of the omicron strain, in RUSSIA the number of daily cases can reach “six figures”.