The situation with the coronavirus in Russia is calming down, but it can still swing in any direction, there is no reason to relax, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“Not without failures, of course, not without problems, this does not happen anywhere, but, as I said, in general we were able to cope with the unprecedented challenge, reflect the onslaught of this epidemic”, – he said at a meeting on the sanitary and epidemiological situation in the Russian Federation.
Putin noted that in June and July, the number of coronavirus infections in Russia is gradually decreasing: according to operational data, the number of new cases detected is now almost two times lower than during the peak period in May.
“At the same time, I want to say right away: the situation remains difficult, and as they say, it can swing in any direction. That is why, by the way, we have gathered with you. Therefore, there are no reasons for complacency and in order to relax, forget about recommendations of doctors, no”, – Putin said.