The Head of the presidential executive office Sergei Belous informed Vadim Krasnoselsky about the important aspects voiced during the meeting of the Operational Headquarters for prevention of the spread of coronavirus. He noted that the incidence rate declined compared to the previous week, but in general the indicators are still high: the average daily incidence is 317 facts. Mortality does not decrease – 2.2%. There is still a large number of patients who are seriously ill with the disease – just over 20% of the carriers of the virus. At the same time, the workload of infectious diseases hospitals has been slightly reduced - up to 85%.
The President asked about progress in the implementation of the vaccination campaign on the territory of Pridnestrovie - so far only the available medicines AstraZeneca and Pfizer. 293 people are vaccinated by the first one, the second - 545. Vadim Krasnoselsky was informed about the current replenishment of medicines and personal protective equipment. The President clarified whether "Remdesivir", one and a half thousand doses of which were delivered to the republic at the beginning of the week was transferred to the disposal of medical institutions. 1200 units are distributed among hospitals, 300 are in the warehouse of the Ministry of Health. The next delivery of this antiviral drug 1864 bottles is expected in the near future. An order has been placed for another 20000 doses. The President asked about oxygen concentrators. The expected party is in Kiev and should arrive in Pridnestrovie tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, Vadim Krasnoselsky was informed. The President was informed about the old pump at the Slobodzeya oxygen station that could not cope with the workload. Vadim Krasnoselsky instructed to urgently take measures to restore its working capacity or replace it, stressing that the timely and full provision of the health care system of the republic with medical oxygen is extremely important for the provision of high-quality medical care to seriously ill COVID-19.
