Elena Dondurey, the main freelance specialist on infectious diseases in children, appealed to St. Petersburg citizens to prepare for New Year without leaving home.
During a press conference at TASS Dondurey noted that in connection with the epidemic of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections, as well as the rise in the incidence of COVID-19, residents of St. Petersburg need to take responsibility for their health. According to the official, everyone knows their chronic diseases and weaknesses. That category of citizens who do not consider themselves to be healthy should isolate themselves and prepare for the new year remotely. Fortunately, there are all conditions for this, there are many online stores with delivery. This allows for comfortable home shopping without fuss.
Dondurey noted that the wave of disease usually lasts for 2-2.5 months. In the first month, the number of people infected peaks. Then there is a plateau, and then the wave goes on the decline. According to the infectious disease specialist, New Year's holidays will help to cope with the epidemic of acute respiratory viral infections due to the disintegration of people.