Epidemiologist Vygonayilov said that now it is difficult to assess the lockdown in Russia with URA.RU named the timing of the appearance of the effect of the lockdown in Russia.
In his opinion, it will be possible to assess the effectiveness of the non-working days using the morbidity data provided by the federal headquarters for combating COVID-19 on next week.
According to the specialist, now it is difficult to assess the lockdown. “It will be necessary to see how it will be next week. First of all, the number of hospitalizations, the level of morbidity itself, “Vygonailov said, adding that it is too early to make an assessment, especially in a number of regions this period has been extended.
The specialist stressed that Russians have only recently begun to vaccinate en masse. “We must remember that the population turned to vaccination only a couple of weeks ago, that is, those who have already started, they have not yet received the second dose of vaccination, so it is too early to talk about the effectiveness of vaccination,” he added.
On October 30, non-working days began in connection with the increase in the incidence of COVID-19 throughout Russia. They last until November 7 inclusive, but some regions have decided to extend the regime. Russian President Vladimir Putin also allowed the governors to extend the non-working days after November 7.