BISHKEK, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- The incidence of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza has been rising in Kyrgyzstan, the press service of the country's Ministry of Health said on Monday.
From February 10 to 16, 10,796 cases of ARVI and 73 cases of influenza were reported, marking a 3 percent increase compared to the previous week. Approximately 4.4 percent of those infected required hospitalization.
The report indicated that since mid-December 2024, the flu season has been characterized by the presence of Influenza A/H1N1/2009, Influenza B, and COVID-19.
To effectively implement anti-epidemic measures and prevent outbreaks, the health ministry has initiated monitoring of children's attendance in schools. ■
