In the center of Gamaleya allowed the emergence of "Moscow strains" of coronavirus

The deputy HEAD of the center, Denis Logunov, did not rule out the formation of new strains of the virus in the capital. He stated the need to "work ahead of the curve",

New, specific strains of CORONAVIRUS could appear in Moscow. This was announced after the ceremony of presenting state awards in the Kremlin, the deputy DIRECTOR of the Center. Gamalei Denis Logunov.

“Now we are monitoring [the situation] in Moscow, and most importantly, that Moscow may still have its own, Moscow strains,” he said during a conversation with President Vladimir Putin (quoted by TASS).

According to the scientist, not all strains of coronavirus are dangerous, but it is still necessary to monitor the changes, “work ahead of the curve, identify, if anything, adapt, make new vaccine options, as happens with the flu.”

Logunov cited the Indian strain of coronavirus as an example. He has two mutations that are not critical, but significantly (that is, two to three times) reduce the activity of sera in vaccinated and recovering patients, said the deputy head of the center.

In Moscow, due to the increase in the incidence (on Saturday, the operational headquarters reported 6.7 thousand infected per day - the maximum since December last year), it was decided to extend the weekend until June 20, declaring non-working days from June 15 to 19. In addition, for the period from 13 to 20 June in the capital from 23:00 to 06:00, catering, entertainment and entertainment events in nightclubs, bars and karaoke will be suspended. In addition, food courts, zoos and children's playrooms in the shopping center will not work.