Real number of people with COVID-19 is 2-3 times more - doctor

Bishkek, Oct. 26, 2021 / Kabar /. The real number of people infected with COVID-19 is 2-3 times more, head of the Department of Thoracic Oncosurgery of the National Center of Oncology and Hematology Mukash Beishembaev told during a briefing at the Republican Headquarters for Combating COVID-19.

He said that in fact, the number of people infected with coronavirus infection is 2-3 times more.

“To do this, you need to multiply the numbers that you read in the news every day by 2 or 3 to get a more complete picture of infection, as well as fatalities. There are countries where statistics are not kept accurate, we must not forget about people without a permanent place of residence, refugees and so on, they also get sick,” the doctor said.

In addition, Mukash Beishembaev noted that smokers have more chances to get sick.

“Smoking in no way helps to avoid infection,” the doctor explained.

Mukash Beishembaev stressed that the number of cases of infection is spread mainly among unvaccinated persons. He believes that vaccination is the only way to salvation.

“I urge everyone to get vaccinated regardless of the type of vaccine, the main thing is to get it. And I want to immediately answer the question “Can cancer patients be vaccinated? Yes, you can, if there are no critical readings. This can be discussed with the doctors,” Beishembaev said.