In Krasnoyarsk, may be exceeded the epidemic threshold ARI

06.03.2009

After the upcoming three-day weekend specialists Rospotrebnadzor of Krasnoyarsk Krai expect deteriorating situation on the incidence of respiratory viral infections.

As the IA REGNUM-KNews Spokesperson Office Natalia Krasnopeeva in Krasnoyarsk may be exceeded the epidemic threshold incidence of ARI. At the beginning of March, in the capital region, more than 6 thousand cases of ARI. Thus, the figure was only 10% below the threshold. "It can be expected to overcome the epidemic threshold. After holidays cases of infectious diseases are recorded, since the number of contacts between people," - explained Natalia Krasnopeeva.

In general, at the edge, according to figures at the beginning of March, exceeding the epidemic threshold has been exceeded the incidence of ARI in four municipalities: in Norilsk, Bogotole, Shushenskoye and Minusinsk areas. The most difficult situation in Norilsk, where the total disease above the epidemic threshold is almost 3 times. In Rospotrebnadzor reminded that in order to prevent mass distribution of ARI citizens should be at the first sign of illness seek medical care to health and strictly comply with all their requirements.