INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
watchdog Rospotrebnadzor said Friday.Over the past two to three weeks, infections from the KP.3 and LB.1 variants have surged by 100% and
prevalence of these variants in Russia, compounded by seasonal factors.In May, Rospotrebnadzor had initially downplayed the severity of the
authorities reported a noticeable increase in Covid-19 hospitalizations last month, with a 50% rise recorded in the final week of August,
when nearly 3,000 people were hospitalized nationwide.The first week of September saw hospitalizations climb to almost 3,200.Rospotrebnadzor
recommended practicing good personal hygiene, regularly ventilating indoor spaces, maintaining optimal humidity, avoiding close contact with
people showing symptoms and seeking medical attention at the first sign of illness.
