The pace of restoration of the global economy was questionable due to the incidence wave caused by Omicron-strain coronavirus, said Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Russia call! “Investment Forum. It quotes RIA Novosti.
Head of State said that the Pandemic COVID-19 has a great influence on investment, business, cooperation and the entire global economy. “I note that it is economy – gradually restores, but the pace of this recovery turned out to be, of course, again in question. And the reason everyone is well known – this is another wave of the disease caused by the new strain of coronavirus,” he added.
Earlier in November, Putin did not rule out new measures to support citizens based on the available opportunities. The President also recalled the previously adopted measures of social support for citizens with small incomes, including the one-time payments to retirees and families with school children.
The newest strain COVID-19 B.1.1.529 was identified in South Africa. According to the World Health Organization, it may affect the greater number of people in the world, including those who have suffered by other strains, and existing vaccines may be ineffective.