Stavropol authorities explained the rise in flu incidence

The increase in the number of people falling ill with influenza and other viral infections in Stavropol is traditionally associated with the winter period. This explanation was given by the head of the regional Ministry of Health, Yuri Litvinov, reports the press service of the Governor and the regional government on Wednesday, February 19.

During the week in the region fell ill 12 thousand people, which is 1 thousand people less than in September 2024. According to the Minister, the regional infectious disease hospital now has 13 patients with coronavirus and complications.

"Children are sick more often than adults. In general, the epidemic situation is predictable and controllable," said the head of the agency, he was quoted by IA StavropolMedia.

At the first signs of the disease Litvinov advised residents of the region to stay at home and call a doctor. This is done in schools and kindergartens. In some cases, local measures are taken to close certain classes and groups.