In Primorye, people began to get the flu more often In

In Primorsky Krai, the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections, COVID-19 and influenza has decreased over the past week. However, they began to suffer more often from diseases caused by group B flu. In general, according to the regional department of Rospotrebnadzor, the epidemiological situation corresponds to the season.

IA PrimaMedia, citing the sanitary department, clarifies that from March 3 to March 9, the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza in all age groups decreased by almost 7% compared to the previous week. The number of diseases caused by the influenza B virus increased from 18% to 22%. As a rule, the influenza B virus is more likely to affect children and young people. It occurs in a milder form.

The proportion of influenza viruses in the structure of positive findings exceeds 33%, Rospotrebnadzor noted. Most often, people who are not vaccinated against the flu become infected with it.

Last week, a partial quarantine was introduced in 21 kindergarten groups and in two school classes. This is necessary to prevent the spread of respiratory infections.

Earlier, on March 11, it was reported that 420 people in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District contracted the flu in a week. The incidence increased by one and a half times. A week earlier, 281 cases of influenza were reported. Most of the population of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District has been vaccinated against the disease.