Delta strain caused a 14% increase in mortality in Russia in June compared to last year

Mortality in Russia in June 2021 increased by 13.9% compared to June 2020. Such data was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, transfers RIA News”. At the same time, Golikova did not name specific figures for the number of deaths.

She noted that the reason for this was the sharp rise in the incidence caused by the spread of the Delta strain.

By data Rosstat, 14,971 people died from coronavirus in Russia in May 2021.

Since the beginning of June, Russia has seen another rise in the incidence of COVID-19. Russian virologists agree that the third wave of coronavirus is underway in Russia, in connection with which the authorities are again increasing or introducing restrictions.

A QR code system has been introduced in Moscow since June 28. Without them, it is impossible to get into the internal premises of catering establishments and at mass events of more than 500 people. From July 12, the QR code will also be needed to access the summer verandas of the cafe.

how found out The Insider, many Muscovites and residents of the Moscow region are faced with the fact that the system does not see data on their vaccinations or past illness. Individuals who have taken root abroad have some problems – their certificates are not accepted in Russia. They cannot help in technical support of the Gosuslugi portal and mos.ru, polyclinics and vaccination points.

Moscow authorities statedthat could extend the QR code system to public transport and shopping.