A medical official overseeing the treatment department of the Budu online health management system notes that another wave of coronavirus could follow the seasonal flu surge in spring and summer. This assessment comes from observations reported by URA.RU. The key point is that the coronavirus does not behave seasonally in the same way as influenza, meaning that new waves could appear at various times throughout the year as the rates of influenza and other seasonal strains of SARS decrease, particularly during the spring and summertime.
In practical terms, the flu often opposes the coronavirus as a dominant respiratory disease. Data from the Influenza Research Institute indicate that at the end of January 2023 the share of flu infections stood at around 16 percent, while coronavirus accounted for about 8 percent of cases. This comparison underscores how influenza can temporarily outpace the virus in certain seasons, even as COVID-19 activity persists at a level influenced by multiple factors, including population immunity and viral evolution. Source: URA.RU, Influenza Research Institute.
Additionally, there is no current evidence of new coronavirus strains circulating within the Russian Federation. The existing lineages, including Omicron and its subvariants, remain comparatively influential in the viral landscape. This assessment reflects ongoing genetic monitoring and epidemiological surveillance conducted by public health authorities. Source: URA.RU.
There are further considerations regarding how long the virus can persist in a person’s body. A former chief prophylactologist of the Ural Federal District has stated that in some instances the coronavirus may be detectable for extended periods, potentially up to several months, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract and, in rare cases, the brain. This long-term persistence is relevant for understanding post-illness syndromes and ongoing symptoms that some patients experience after active infection. Such observations highlight the importance of continued medical follow-up for individuals who have contracted the virus. Source: URA.RU.