The incidence of acute respiratory viral infections rose by 10% in the Lipetsk region

Over the past week, the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) increased by 10% in the Lipetsk region. This is reported by GOROD48 with reference to information from Rospotrebnadzor.

More than 4.8 thousand people applied to doctors. Flu was diagnosed in 31 patients. The incidence was below the epidemic threshold by 21.8%.

Lipetsk accounts for 66% of all cases of the disease in the region. Laboratory tests showed circulation of non-influenza respiratory viruses, as well as influenza B and A (H1N1).

In Zabaikalsky Krai in connection with the increase in the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections introduced a mask regime in polyclinics and hospitals. Both employees and patients must wear masks.