Assistant Minister of Health of Russia Alexey Kuznetsov told the agency about this.
At first
spread of new coronavirus infection inOur country had about 50 thousand beds ready to receive infectious patients. During the period of high incidence of COVID-19, we quickly managed to increase their number to 184 thousand beds. Subsequently, with a decrease in the number of cases and hospitalizations, we transferred some of the infectious disease beds to reserve — for receiving patients on the main profile and providing routine medical care. There are currently 129,750 beds available for COVID-19 patients, of which 115,500 are occupied, representing 89%. Alexey Kuznetsov, Assistant Minister of Health of Russia
According to a representative of the Ministry of Health, if necessary, the department will return additional places from the reserve, which have been re-profiled for ordinary patients after the decline in incidence.
doctors urge residents of the country not to testhealthcare system and comply with all measures to prevent the new coronavirus infection as much as possible - wear masks in public places, maintain social distance and hand hygiene rules, use antiseptics and, if possible, avoid crowded places.
Everyone's following these simple tips will help prevent an increase in the incidence. At the first symptoms of malaise, seek medical help, concluded the assistant to the head of the Ministry of Health.
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