Activation of influenza B virus may lead to a new wave of illness in Russia this spring
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- •Reported incidence of influenza, ARVI, and COVID-19 in Russia has increased by almost 5% according to recent monitoring data.
- •Russian epidemiological reports indicate that Hong Kong flu (influenza A/H3N2) is currently the dominant strain among circulating respiratory viruses in the country.
- •Health experts in Russia have warned that activation of influenza B virus could lead to a new wave of respiratory illness in the country in the spring season.
- •Gennady Onishchenko has publicly commented on the likelihood and scale of a potential flu and ARVI pandemic in Russia in light of current circulation patterns.
- •Russian media and official briefings are linking the current rise in respiratory infections to concurrent circulation of influenza A, influenza B, and SARS‑CoV‑2.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If influenza B transmission intensifies in Russia during the spring Healthcare facilities and regional health systems may experience increased patient load and higher demand for antiviral drugs and hospital beds.
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If influenza B activation leads to a stronger wave of illness, Russian healthcare and pharmaceutical equities could see increased demand expectations for medicines and related services.
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Primary Sources (4)
RUInterfax (RU)Заболеваемость гриппом, ОРВИ и COVID-19 выросла в РФ почти на 5%RURIA Novosti (RU)Онищенко рассказал, будет ли в России пандемия гриппа и ОРВИRUInterfax (RU)Активизация вируса гриппа В может привести к новой волне заболеваемости в РФ веснойRURBC (RU)Гонконгский грипп доминирует среди циркулирующих в России вирусов