Krasnodar, 19 August. After a recent splash of COVID-19 sickness rate, the situation in the Kuban region has stabilised. 

On Monday, August 17, the regional Ministry of Health Care reported of 88 new cases, which was similar to the previous week’s daily levels. According to the latest data, the morbidity rate in the region equalled to 176 per 100,000. Most frequently, the disease was detected in Krasnodar and Sochi. 

At the same time, physicians continued to report on lethal outcomes – one or two per day. Several dozens of patients stayed in hard condition; 34 patients were supported by artificial lung ventilation. According to Svetlana Kharlamova, Head of the Krasnodar City Department for Public Health Care, the epidemiological situation in the city can be assessed as “tense but stable.” This is why, the compulsory rules continue to be applied: people from the risk groups must remain on self-isolation; everyone must take disinfection measures and observe rules of social distance. Face masks must be worn in closed premises, including cafes, restaurants, shops and public transport.




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