67% of ARVI patients children under 14 years old – Health Ministry

AKIPRESS.COM - The epidemiological situation in Kyrgyzstan is stable as of Jan 5, 2020, said the Health Ministry. According to data, the incidence of acute respiratory infection decreased by 27,4% in the first week of 2020 comparing to the 52nd week. 5,236 cases were registered versus 7,208 cases.
Mostly children up to 14-years-old have ARVI out of 67% of all cases. The laboratory study of ARVI patients were held. 40.2% of cases out of 370 analysis have influenza viruses, including 56.4% of B influenza cases and 43.6% of A influenza virus.