The number of cases of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections in Russia has increased by 78% in a week
Given the fact that the number of cases since the start of the season has been small, the numbers in the coming weeks could be shocking.
But there is still an unpleasant trend of increasing number of diseases, which can be directly linked to difficult weather conditions.
As reported by the Telegram channel of Rospotrebnadzor, in some Russian regions the incidence rate of acute respiratory viral infections has increased from 70 to 80%.
However, the absolute number of cases over the past week was 939.
However, this figure should not be misleading, as respiratory diseases spread quite quickly.
It is possible that the competent ministries will consider the option of a mandatory mask regime in the near future.
This usually applies to places with large crowds of people and, without fail, public transport.
We previously reported that Rospotrebnadzor recommended transporting patients suspected of having an acute respiratory viral infection wearing masks.
