During the second week of 2023, almost 893 thousand cases of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections were registered in Russia, which is 53% more than last week, Rospotrebnadzor reported.

Influenza viruses prevail in the structure of respiratory viruses - nearly 76%. The most common of them remains influenza virus A (H1N1) 2009 (swine flu). Among other respiratory infections MS-viruses, metapneumoviruses and rhinoviruses are leading.

The incidence of COVID-19 increased by almost 40% compared to the previous week. By the end of the second week of 2023 more than 31 thousand cases were registered in Russia. Mainly the COVID-19 omicron strain is recorded.

Growth in the number of registered cases of influenza and SARS is associated with a resumption of activity of the population and the increase in applications for medical care after the holidays, experts believe Rospotrebnadzor.