Infectious disease doctor, Professor Nikolai Malyshev told who should not plunge into the hole at Epiphany.
The expert said that the chance of contracting the coronavirus is much greater in transport than during Epiphany bathing, but still recommended keeping a distance in line for the ice hole, preferably in a mask, reports RIA News.
According to the expert, people with serious chronic diseases, for example, of the cardiovascular system, during their exacerbation, with symptoms of acute respiratory viral infections, as well as in a state of intoxication, even at the most harmless stage, need to abandon the traditional ritual.
The professor shared his professional experience and said that he had never seen anyone sick after Epiphany bathing.
“Probably, there is some divine essence in this procedure.”
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