Last week, the incidence of influenza and SARS increased by 11% compared to the previous week, and COVID-19 – by 33%, Rospotrebnadzor reported to socialbites.ca.
According to the agency, the total number of flu and SARS cases in Russia has exceeded 1 million. Among circulating respiratory viruses, influenza viruses continue to dominate, in the structure of which more than 65% of the finds are influenza group B viruses. PC viruses and rhinoviruses take the lead among respiratory viruses with non-flu aetiology.
The number of cases of new coronavirus infection reached 60 thousand people. Rospotrebnadzor emphasized the importance of mass vaccination.
Earlier, the department stated that the increase in the number of registered flu and SARS cases was associated with the resurgence of the population and the increase in requests for medical attention after the holidays.