The first cases of the omicron-strain of coronavirus were discovered in the Novosibirsk region. This was stated by the governor of the region Andrey Travnikov at a press conference, transmits RBC Novosibirsk
According to him, the pre-omicron delta strain of coronavirus is still present in the region – this can be seen in the number of hospitalizations and hospitalizations. In addition, the load on call centers has doubled in the region.
The current situation confirms that omicron infects children faster, the head of the region added. Another feature of the new wave, he called the reduction of the gap in time during the spread of coronavirus between Russian regions from west to east.
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Against the backdrop of the spread of “omicron” regional authorities announced on the introduction of general quarantine for school students. Primary school students will be sent on vacation for two weeks, and middle and high school students will be transferred to distance learning for one to two weeks. The measures will not affect only 11th graders: they will be required to undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19.