The incidence of acute respiratory viral infections rose by 28.4% in Primorsky Krai

The incidence of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza increased in Primorsky Krai by 28.4% over the past week. This is reported by IA PrimaMedia with reference to the regional department of Rospotrebnadzor.

According to doctors, the incidence remains below the epidemic threshold by 44.3%. At the same time, the share of influenza has increased in the structure of morbidity.

Mostly in the sick are detected rhinovirus, adenoviruses and virus of new coronavirus infection.

Rospotrebnadzor notes that in case of the first signs of the disease should stay at home, so as not to pose a threat to others.

In Russia, the number of hospitalizations with acute respiratory viral infections has increased by 30%. The number of patients is growing due to the mutation of swine flu.