Over the past day, the coronavirus COVID-19 was confirmed in another 59 Russian military, the Ministry of Defense reported. The total number of infections among military personnel has reached 960.
“During continuous testing in the armed forces of the Russian Federation from March to April 28, 960 military personnel were found with positive results,” the department said in a statement. Interfax)
Among the diseased, 2 are in serious condition (one on the ventilator), 11 patients are in a state of moderate severity, and the rest are without symptoms of the disease.
In addition, coronavirus was confirmed in 1041 cadets of higher military educational institutions. The daily increase was 78 people. In total, 378 cadets were hospitalized, and 536 people were kept in detention centers at the duty station.
The number of teachers and pupils of pre-university educational institutions with positive results at COVID-19 increased by 6 people and reached 277. Among the civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the number of infected people increased by 5 people, to 259.
Recall that the first cases of coronavirus infection were recorded in educational institutions of the Ministry of Defense in mid-April. COVID-19 was detected in students of military schools in Tyumen, Moscow, Tver, and at the academy in St. Petersburg. On April 26, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu instructed to complete early training at the department’s educational institutions.
About the proposal to postpone the spring draft – in the article “Kommersant” “Pskov region asks for deferment from the army.”
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