There are fewer patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Minsk
As of February 28, the number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and pneumonia in Minsk amounted to 32.16% of the number of patients hospitalized during the peak of the fourth wave, BELTA writes.
As of February 28, 919,736 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in Belarus since the beginning of the pandemic. From February 28 to March 1, 2,268 people fell ill, the Minsk-News agency writes. Some hospitals in the Minsk are returning to work in specialized areas.
As of February 28, 919,736 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in Belarus since the beginning of the pandemic. From February 28 to March 1, 2,268 people fell ill, the Minsk-News agency writes. Some hospitals in the Minsk are returning to work in specialized areas.
Schools in Minsk started vaccinating against COVID-19
In Belarus, children are vaccinated with the Vero cell vaccine by Sinopharm. This is an inactivated vaccine that does not contain live viruses. It does not completely protect against infection, but it allows to avoid complications.
Belarus raises export duties on oil and petroleum products
According to the Decree, the rates of export duties on crude oil, fuel oil, petroleum bitumen, petroleum jelly and paraffin, spent petroleum products will amount to $58.3 per 1 ton (previously it was $47.7), straight-run gasoline will cost $32 per 1 ton (previously it was $26.2).
First tunnel between new metro stations is almost completed
The left tunnel between the fifth Aerodromnaya station and the sixth Nemorshansky Garden station is almost finished – only 80 meters remain to be dug, the telegram channel of Minskstroy writes.
The largest Silver Screen cinema chain in Belarus launches rebranding
The rebranding is planned to begin with the opening of a new Mooon cinems in Palazzo shopping center in Minsk, which will open in the spring. There will be the first IMAX in Belarus. They also plan to open a movie theater with an author's menu, special rooms (private suites) for those who like to retire, a children's hall with a play area. Freelancers will be able to use the space for coworking.
The external state debt of Belarus decreased by 1.6%
The external state debt of Belarus as of February 1, 2022 amounted to $17.9 billion, the website of the Ministry of Finance writes. Since the beginning of the year, the amount has decreased by $0.3 billion (including exchange rate differences), or by 1.6%.
Egor Sharamkov took the first place in floor exercises among men. Anastasia Smanzer received three awards: second place in floor exercises and bronze medals based on the results of competitions on the balance beam and uneven bars.