Dear colleagues,
the Operational Headquarters deeply regrets to announce the death of two Polish employees from the COVID-19 effects in specialized clinics in Khimki (FMBA) and in Solnechogorsk last week.

Due to the decrease in cases of COVID-19 in a severe form in the North of the Moscow region, the COVID department in the Taldom City Hospital was closed by the decision of the Ministry of Health of the Moscow region. The JINR Headquarters lost an opportunity to send JINR employees to this hospital.

At the same time, according to medical predictions, there is a real risk that we will face the so-called third wave of the pandemic in the coming months. In order to avoid such a situation, it is necessary to have not less than 60 – 70 % of citizens (or employees in case of JINR) with immunity from COVID-19. Those who have undergone the disease or got vaccinated have immunity.

Vaccination of the JINR staff started more than a month ago. At the end of February, more than 1,000 people passed the first stage of vaccination, including 700 people in Medical Unit No.9 and 250 people in polyclinics in Bolshaya Volga district and the Dubna City Hospital. Some people used the official system of the State Services Portal and other organizations and were not included in the statistics. In order to determine the number of employees who got vaccinated independently, a general mailing list survey started on 19 February. So far, only about 200 responses have been received and about 100 people confirmed their vaccination. The Headquarters announces the continuation of the survey and asks those staff members who have been vaccinated independently to inform about it via the link.

Now, the total share of personnel with immunity is estimated to be at least 25%, and in reality, it can reach 30-40%, which is confirmed by the results of antibody tests. For the stable operation of the Institute and the return to the workplace of employees who now work remotely, 60-70% is required. At the same time, the Headquarters draws attention to the fact that almost everyone who wants to be vaccinated has received vaccines, and there has already been a significant decline in applications for vaccination in March. At the request of the Headquarters, it was decided to resume testing for antibodies for those who are ready to be vaccinated but who think they may have antibodies and immunity as a result of COVID-19 with light symptoms or without symptoms. In this case, L. Yu. Stolypina registers employees for testing as usual.

The JINR Directorate and the Headquarters once again call on JINR employees and their family members to participate in the vaccination. This is especially important for employees over the age of 60. The Headquarters congratulates all our lovely women on the upcoming spring holiday and wishes them and all their loved ones health, love and spring!

JINR Operational Headquarters