A measles epidemic was detected among minors in Vorkuta. This was reported by aif.ru Referring to the statement of the Rospotrebnadzor department of the Komi Republic.
As the inspection body explained, the infection was brought to the city by a group of pilgrims from the Stavropol Territory. More than 10 cases of measles have currently been identified in unvaccinated children under 15 years of age. According to Rospotrebnadzor, the patients’ parents are members of the religious community.
The situation is under management’s control. Sick children were placed in an infectious diseases hospital, and contact persons were isolated at their place of residence. Unvaccinated employees and students of educational institutions will be suspended from work and school.
It was previously known that measles cases were increasing among children in the Russian Federation. increased by 262 times In 2023.