Russian government approves plan on fighting Omicron

The Russian government has approved a plan on additional measures against the Omicron coronavirus strain

The Russian government has approved a plan on additional measures against the Omicron coronavirus strain, the press service of the cabinet of ministers reported on Saturday, Qazet.az reports citing TASS.

"The government began to implement a plan on additional measures on fighting the spread of the new Omicron coronavirus strain in Russia and the preparation of the healthcare system for helping those infected with COVID-19," the statement said.