OREANDA-NEWS The incidence of COVID-19 in Russia increased by 32.8% in a week. This was reported in the Federal Operational Headquarters for the fight against a new coronavirus infection, RIA Novosti writes.

The ministry explained that the increase in morbidity was recorded in 79 subjects of Russia, including in 27 regions more than the national average.

During the same period, 54,797 patients with coronavirus infection recovered, which is 37.9% more than the previous week.

Prior to that, Alexey Kurinny, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Health Protection, said that due to the increase in the incidence of COVID-19 and seasonal viral infections, there is no need to introduce covid restrictions throughout Russia.

Earlier, scientists found a way to restore the sense of smell after suffering from COVID-19.