Rospotrebnadzor reported an 8.9 decrease in the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza during the week.%

In Russia, there is a decrease in the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza, 774 thousand cases of infection were recorded during the week, which is 8.9% less than in the previous week. This was reported on April 8 in Rospotrebnadzor.

"Following the results of the 14th week in the Russian Federation, there is a continued decrease in the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. The number of cases amounted to 774 thousand cases per week, which is 8.9% less than in the previous week. The number of hospitalizations also decreased by 9.1%," the ministry said.

The incidence of COVID-19 has also decreased. A total of 2.2 thousand cases of infection were recorded, which is 9% lower than last week.

It is specified that according to the results of laboratory tests, the proportion of influenza in the structure of positive findings was 54.9%. Influenza B virus prevails among influenza viruses, while MS viruses and rhinoviruses are the most common among non-influenza viruses.

In addition, according to Rospotrebnadzor, in order to prevent the spread of various infections, 41 schools and 47 preschool institutions were closed in the Russian Federation last week.

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On March 31, Rospotrebnadzor announced that no new viruses or viruses with significant mutations had been detected in Russia. The ministry also noted that currently the epidemiological situation in Russia for a group of respiratory infections, including acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, COVID-19 and community-acquired pneumonia, is stable and fully controlled. There is a decrease in the incidence rate.