OREANDA-NEWS. Most Russian doctors believe that the coronavirus pandemic will not end in the near future. RBC writes about this with reference to a survey of the companies Rosgosstrakh and Rosgosstrakh Life, as well as the Doctor at Work platform.

According to the study, 11% of doctors believe that the decline in the incidence of COVID-19 will continue, 42% of doctors predict a slight increase in the number of patients, and 29% expect a sharp jump. The rest of the respondents (19%) found it difficult to assess the future of the pandemic.

Among the reasons preventing the defeat of coronavirus infection, experts called the refusal of Russians from vaccinations, wearing masks and self-isolation after contact with infected people, as well as active visits to public places. In addition, the doctors complained about the lack of personal hygiene of the Russians.

In addition, physicians noted an increase in the number of visits with postcoid complications. More than 63% of respondents reported private requests for rehabilitation after an illness.

On the 20th of November, scientists reported the appearance in Botswana and South Africa of the B.1.1.529 coronavirus strain, which contains dozens of mutations in the S-protein, which is necessary for the pathogen to infect cells.

According to the researchers, many of the new changes in the SARS-CoV-2 genome indicate a high transmissibility of this variant and resistance to protective antibodies of those who have been ill and vaccinated, although it is too early to draw final conclusions. According to foreign media outlets, about a hundred infected have been registered in South Africa. There are cases in a number of European countries, as well as Hong Kong, Israel and Australia. All cases are imported.