"We also need to get vaccinated to prevent restrictions," he added.
"One thing to understand is that the vaccine does not protect against Omicron. In a vaccinated person, the disease proceeds more easily. It is necessary to reduce contacts in public places and pay more attention to hygiene so as not to infect," said Deputy Minister of Health Elmira Basitkhanova.
Strict quarantine restrictions are not planned in Uzbekistan
This was announced at a press conference in AOCA by First Deputy head of the sanitary and epidemiological surveillance and Public health Service Kholmamat Norboev.
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