More than 665 thousand cases of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19 have been recorded in Russia
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- Over the past seven days, over 665 thousand cases of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19 have been registered in Russia, which is slightly lower than the previous week.
- Among the circulating viruses, rhinoviruses (51.6%), parainfluenza (16.3%) and influenza viruses (1.8%) predominate.
- Rospotrebnadzor called on citizens to observe preventive measures and avoid mass gatherings if they show signs of illness.
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In Russia, the seasonal rise in the incidence of respiratory infections continues. In the 41st week of 2026, more than 665 thousand cases of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19 were recorded.
Over the past seven days, more than 665 thousand cases of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19 have been recorded in Russia.
As of week 41 of 2026, viruses circulating in Russia include rhinoviruses (51.6%), parainfluenza (16.3%), and influenza viruses (1.8%).
Rospotrebnadzor called on citizens to observe preventive measures and avoid visiting crowded places if they show signs of illness.
MOSCOW, October 13 - RIA Novosti. More than 665 thousand cases of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19 were recorded in Russia over the past seven days, which is slightly lower than the previous week, the press service of Rospotrebnadzor told reporters.
“In the 41st week of 2026, over 665 thousand cases of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19 were registered in Russia, which is slightly lower than the previous week,” the report says.
Rospotrebnadzor added that among the viruses currently circulating in Russia, rhinoviruses predominate - 51.6%, parainfluenza - 16.3%, and influenza viruses - 1.8%. It is specified that swine flu occurs, as well as influenza B and C.
Rospotrebnadzor urged citizens to take into account the seasonal incidence of respiratory infections and observe preventive measures. You should refrain from visiting crowded places and limit contact if signs of illness appear.
Open Questions
- How will the incidence dynamics change in the coming weeks?
- What prevention measures are most effective against current strains of viruses?
