Russia reported on Saturday, for the first time since the pandemic began, more than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths. The country’s new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours also hit a high record of 33,208 cases.
Authorities blamed the increased death rate on the lack of tough restrictions and slow vaccination campaigns. At some rate, the sharp infections led the health ministry this week to ask retired vaccinated medics to return to hospitals.
As the pandemic struck last year, Russia worked independently to develop and launch its Sputnik V anti-COVID-19 vaccine. However, Russian citizens remained hesitant toward their country’s vaccine in the fear of new medical products.
“We must patiently and persistently work with people and explain all the advantages of prophylactics against this dangerous disease,” Putin told a meeting with newly elected Russian lawmakers.
With more death rates reaching the roof, independent polls show that more than half of Russians persist on not getting inoculated.
As of Satuday, Russia registered 22,314 death cases from COVID-19 according to the highest toll in Europe.
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