The incidence of acute respiratory viral infections increased by 12.15% in the Murmansk region

Last week, almost 6.6 thousand residents of the Murmansk region went to doctors with signs of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI). The morbidity rate increased by 12.15%.

According to Rospotrebnadzor, children account for 54% of the morbidity rate. Schoolchildren are predominantly ill, says IA "Beeport".

Laboratory tests have shown that viruses of non-influenza etiology - rhinoviruses, bocaviruses, adenoviruses - circulate in the region. The share of influenza is 32.8%.

In the Tula region because of the active circulation of influenza, stores were recommended to introduce a mask mode. Employees of retail outlets are advised to wear masks and change them every two to three hours. Sanitization of stores should also be carried out.