A mask regime has been introduced in medical institutions in Transbaikalia

The mask regime has been introduced in polyclinics and hospitals of the Transbaikal Territory in connection with the increase in the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI). This is reported by IA ChitaMedia with reference to the regional department of Rospotrebnadzor.

Both employees and patients are obliged to wear masks. For feverish patients service is conducted at home.

In the previous week, the number of sick people in Transbaikalia doubled. At the same time, the incidence of the new coronavirus infection remained at the same level.

In Russia, the number of hospitalizations with ARVI increased by 30%. Doctors note that the number of sick people is growing due to the mutation of swine flu.