Russia Sees Rise in Flu and Respiratory Illness Cases
Moscow24 Sep News. The peak of flu cases in Russia is expected during the New Year holidays, said Anna Popova, head of Rosпотребнадзор, to RIA Novosti.
Consensus
- Russia is experiencing a rise in cases of respiratory illnesses and flu.
- The sanitary-epidemiological situation in Russia is stable.
- Vaccines against all detectable flu strains are available in sufficient quantities.
- The country is well-prepared for the flu season.
- Two flu waves are predicted for the season: one in late November–December and another in February–March.
Points of divergence
- Outpatient medical teams have begun working in schools and kindergartens, and 18 mobile vaccination points have opened in different districts. — riamo
- A domestic vaccine has been adapted to different flu strains. — riamo
- Doctors have warned of a potentially more severe flu season in Russia. — riamo
Coverage (4 sources)
- Popova: peak of flu illness expected during New Year holidays — Ведомости
- Head of Rosпотребнадзор told when to expect peak flu cases in Russia — Вести
- In Russia, the beginning of an increase in ORVI and flu cases is noted. The sanitary-epidemiological situation is stable, stated... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- New season: two waves of flu forecasted in Russia — РИАМО
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