About sixty children who recently disembarked from the Tyumen-Adler train exhibited symptoms consistent with an acute respiratory viral infection. Among them, fifteen were confirmed to have influenza A. The information was shared by Roman Busargin, the governor of the Saratov Region, via a Telegram channel. According to the governor, the health status of the young passengers is stable, and Rospotrebnadzor specialists are actively monitoring the situation to ensure appropriate care and containment measures.
During the previous night, a girl from the same traveling group, which had been returning from a camping trip on the Tyumen-Adler route, required medical attention due to a high fever. The group includes 125 children accompanied by adults. Some children began feeling unwell while still on the train, leading to several of them being taken off in the Saratov region and transported to an infectious diseases hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The governor noted that adults were traveling with the children as well, and a 24-hour hotline for concerned parents has been established to provide continuous support and guidance.
In a separate incident in early December, a family in Zelenograd, near Moscow, waited for an ambulance with their nine-year-old son who had a fever of 39.7 degrees Celsius. When the medical team arrived, the fever had subsided somewhat. A rapid COVID-19 test was performed and the medical professionals left after concluding their assessment. The episode underscores ongoing vigilance for respiratory illnesses during the colder months, when colds and flu typically surge.
Earlier reports had highlighted concerns about hot food shortages in schools located in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, adding to a broader picture of strain in public health and social services during peak illness periods. Public health teams continue to monitor outbreaks, ensure rapid response protocols, and coordinate with regional authorities to support families and schools as necessary.