17:53, 20 января 2025, Bishkek - 24-kg.com news agency , Anastasia BENGARD
At least 11,761 cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and 41 cases of influenza were registered for a week from January 13 to January 19. The Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance informed 24-kg.com news agency.
According to the department, the incidence rate has increased 1.6 times compared to the previous week and is 15.9 percent higher than the epidemic threshold. Almost 5 percent (or 563 patients) of those infected were hospitalized.
The incidence rate above the national average was registered in the cities of Bishkek and Osh, as well as in Issyk-Kul and Chui regions.
A seasonal increase in cases has been observed since mid-December 2024, driven by influenza A (H1N1) and isolated cases of influenza B.
In order to prevent an outbreak, monitoring of children’s attendance is carried out in schools.