latest news on November 16th. In the first region of the Russian Federation, total quarantine was introduced, a product was found that kills COVID by 97%

Residents of Buryatia placed in quarantine due to the increase in coronavirus cases Photo: Ekaterina Sychkova © URA.RU

Today, November 16, is the 341th day since the discovery of the coronavirus in the Chinese city of Wuhan and the 251st day since the announcement of the pandemic by the World Health Organization.

According to the coronavirus monitoring service, in the last day the number of infected people in the world increased by 503,485, reaching 54,799,056,38,028,586 patients (+314,579) have already recovered. During the entire period of the pandemic, 1,324,339 people (+6,704) became victims of COVID-19.

The first country in terms of number of infected remains the United States, where the corresponding diagnosis was confirmed in 11 362 972 Americans. Followed by India (8 845 617), Brazil (5 863 093) and France (1 981 827). Russia occupies the fifth row in this list and, among European countries, the second, with an indicator of 1 925 825.

Vaccine and medicine

Russian scientists have developed a new type of COVID-19 vaccine, a freeze-dried form of the powdered Sputnik V vaccine. Its main advantage is that it does not require a special temperature regime when transporting to other regions. The powder is stored at a temperature between 2 and 8 degrees. In addition, the Sputnik V vaccine in the form of a solution is stored only at a temperature of -18 degrees. At room temperature all its beneficial properties disappear.

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has extended the simplified procedure for registering coronavirus medicines until January 1, 2022. This measure, according to the government, will avoid problems with the supply of drugs. Mishustin also instructed the heads of regions and federal ministries to monitor the availability of medicines in hospitals and pharmacies.

German scientists have determined that aronia juice can suppress the coronavirus in the human body by 97% in just five minutes. Pomegranate juice has this property for 80%. Other natural juices and green tea can also be effective in fighting the coronavirus.

Situation in Russia

In the last day, 22,572 new coronavirus patients were registered in the Russian Federation. In the same period, 14,456 recovered Russians were discharged. According to official data, 352 people died.

In Russia it is possible to introduce new restrictive measures, said astrologer Olga Kondratyeva. According to her, the astrological chart contains information on unpleasant news: “Acts, protocols, news of a conflicting nature for people again released from above,” comments the astrologer on the situation. Meanwhile, a two-week quarantine has been introduced in Buryatia since Monday, November 16. Authorities have closed shopping centers, bars and restaurants, beauty salons and fitness clubs in the region.

Educators in educational institutions refuse to vaccinate against the coronavirus, as the effectiveness of the drug has not been proven. An English teacher at one of the Chelyabinsk schools told URA.RU that teachers were offered a free coronavirus vaccination in October. Of all the teaching staff, only one colleague agreed to the vaccination. “But if they prove the effectiveness of this vaccine, then we will put it on, otherwise the practice shows that they have started getting sick again,” shared the teacher.

Rosobrnadzor chief Anzor Muzaev warned that if most schools are in quarantine or distance learning, the final essay writing date will be postponed. The test was originally scheduled to take place on December 2nd. It also ruled out the possibility of writing test documents remotely.

Russian Transport Minister Vitaly Savelyev went into self-isolation, as his coronavirus test yielded a positive result. The functions of the official will be temporarily performed by his first deputy, the head of the Federal Air Transport Agency Alexander Neradko.

Situation in the world

Austrian authorities tighten quarantine from– for the coronavirus from November 17 to December 6, 2020, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said. The country will have limited road access during the day. In free time, meetings with one person or with a family of the surrounding environment will be allowed. All major shops will also be closed, with the exception of supermarkets.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson isolated himself after contact with infected COVID-19. A Downing Street spokesperson added Johnson was fine and had no symptoms.

In turn, the head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Health, Maxim Stepanov, announced the benefits of being infected with the coronavirus. I want to go through my COVID like a normal patient. Based on our experience, it evaluates patient paths and treatment protocols, ”said the head of the department in his video message posted on the social network.

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