Russia extended the ban on air traffic with Great Britain

Russia extended the ban on air traffic with Great Britain due to the threat of the spread of a new coronavirus strain. Now the restriction is valid until February 1 inclusive, writes TASS.

Air Interpretation was suspended on December 22, it was initially planned that the ban would be a week, but it was extended. Earlier, many European countries limited flights to the UK because of the new Covid-19 mutation. It is reported that it is 70 % more contagious. A new strain was also found in Denmark, the Netherlands and Australia.

TASS talked in detail about what is known about the new mutation of coronavirus. In particular, the fact that it was revealed in September and nothing indicates that vaccines will not act against the new version of the virus.

Earlier, Governor Alexander Beglov said that in St. Petersburg they interrupted the “Great Coronavirus Transfer”. If positive dynamics is preserved, the authorities will continue to soften the restrictions. By January 11, there were free 17.4 % of beds for patients with COVID-19.

Actual news about the distribution of Covid-19 in the city read in the section "Papers" " Coronavirus in St. Petersburg ".