False reports about a passenger plane arriving at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport with someone showing symptoms of infectious dengue fever have circulated online. A Telegram channel connected to the Moscow Department of Rospotrebnadzor claimed such an incident and suggested that media outlets had previously reported a flight from Sri Lanka containing a passenger displaying dengue-like symptoms.
Rospotrebnadzor representatives clarified that no signs of dengue fever or any other high-risk infection were found in the passenger during medical evaluation. The laboratory tests identified the influenza virus instead. Medical teams prescribed appropriate treatment and the individual remained under careful observation in a clinical setting.
The agency’s press service urged travelers on the same flight to seek medical evaluation if they experience symptoms, and to complete the recommended testing. Passengers were advised to avoid self-medication and to inform healthcare professionals immediately if symptoms develop after arriving from Sri Lanka to Moscow.
Officials emphasized that such claims should be treated with caution until confirmed by authoritative health authorities, noting that misinformation can spread rapidly through social channels and low-credibility reports. The situation underscores the importance of relying on official test results and public health guidance when assessing potential infectious disease concerns linked to international travel.
Separately, international health reporting has noted past incidents of communicable diseases surfacing in different regions, including alerts related to mycoplasma pneumonia in Germany and related health developments in China. These cases illustrate how quickly rumors can arise in the context of global travel and feverish symptoms, and how critical it is to distinguish between unverified reports and verified medical findings.
Health authorities continue to monitor passenger health, implement standard infection control measures, and provide transparent updates to the public as new test results become available. Travelers are reminded to stay informed through official health agencies and to report any concerning symptoms promptly to healthcare providers, especially after air travel from regions where infectious diseases are present.