The incidence of influenza increased by 74% in the Amur region

The incidence of influenza increased by 74% in the Amur Region over the past week. The mask regime was partially restored in the region and hospital visits were banned.

According to PriamurMedia news agency, the flu was diagnosed in 287 people. The overall incidence of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) has reached 71.42 cases per 10,000 population. This is twice as much as in the same period of 2024.

The incidence of community-acquired pneumonia increased by 6.1%.

The ban on visiting hospital patients is in effect at the Blagoveshchensk City Clinical Hospital. In addition, patient walks have been canceled. Citizens who are admitted to the hospital are required to maintain social distance and carry a mask.

Earlier, Rospotrebnadzor denied information about a possible avian flu pandemic. According to doctors, there is no data on the ability of circulating infection variants to cause an incidence rate that is more dangerous than COVID-19.

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