A seasonal rise in the incidence of ARVI and influenza has begun in Russia

The chief freelance specialist of the Russian Ministry of Health for infectious diseases, Vladimir Chulanov, announced the beginning of a seasonal increase in the incidence of acute respiratory infections, including influenza.

According to Rospotrebnadzor, in the 38th week, 734 thousand cases of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19 were registered in Russia, which is almost 34% higher than the previous week.

MOSCOW, September 29 - RIA Novosti. A seasonal increase in the incidence of acute respiratory infections, including influenza, is beginning in Russia, Vladimir Chulanov, chief freelance specialist of the Russian Ministry of Health for infectious diseases, told reporters.

“Currently, a seasonal rise in the incidence of acute respiratory infections, including influenza, is beginning,” Chulanov said.