In Russia, an increase in the incidence of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19 was recorded in the 38th week of 2026
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In the 38th week of 2026, 734 thousand cases of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19 were registered in Russia, which is 33.8% higher than the previous week, reports Rospotrebnadzor.
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In Russia, there is a seasonal increase in the incidence of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19, which intensifies in the autumn-winter period.
In the 38th week of 2026, 734 thousand cases of disease were registered, which is 33.8% higher than the previous week.
MOSCOW, September 24 - RIA Novosti. An increase in the incidence of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19 is observed in Russia, 734 thousand cases of disease have been registered, the press service of Rospotrebnadzor told reporters.
“In Russia, there is an increase in the incidence of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19. In the 38th week of 2026, 734 thousand cases of disease were registered in the Russian Federation, which is 33.8% higher than the previous week,” the report says.
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- Which virus strains are dominant in the current outbreak?
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