Flu incidence is on the rise in Tyumen

In Tyumen, the incidence of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections increased by 18% over the past week. These are the data from the regional department of Rospotrebnadzor. A week earlier, the incidence rate had increased by 30%.

The report notes that viruses of influenza and non-influenza etiology are circulating. However, the epidemic threshold in age groups and among the general population has not yet been exceeded, writes the news agency " <url>".

Experts recommend using masks, respirators and antiseptics in public places.

Earlier, on January 27, it was reported that the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation decided to reduce the total duration of flu treatment. Now it is nine days, whereas before it was from 15 to 20 days, depending on the severity of the disease. According to the new standards, these nine days will be allocated for the diagnosis and treatment of influenza. Changes in the timing will affect both outpatient and inpatient treatment.

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