At the same time Vice Prime Minister drew attention that the rise of morbidity is not eliminated in September because the autumn-winter period is traditionally accompanied by acute respiratory viral infections and flu. So, every year in September-October recorded from 250 thousand to 700 thousand cases of SARS, mainly circulate mainly adenoviruses, parainfluenza viruses, she said.
“This is due to the formation of organized groups. It was in September everyone returns from holidays, pupils and students begin to learn,” – said Golikova.
She also noted that the peak incidence is expected in the second half of January and February. According to her, the epidemic rise traditionally at this time there is in the North-West, Siberian, far East and Ural regions of the country. This time is logged from 1 million to 1.6 million cases of influenza and SARS in a week, and the proportion of circulating flu viruses is 60-80%.
Vice Prime Minister stressed that in the epidemic period 2020-2021 years, experts predict, will circulate viruses A, B, and COVID-19. In this regard, she encouraged the regions to use in August to prepare for the epidemic period, and on the other hand to take measures to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus infection, including through preventive measures.
