Epidemiological situation regarding respiratory infections

      In the Nizhny Novgorod region, about 12,000 cases were registered in the week from January 5 to January 11, 2026. As part of monitoring for ARVI pathogens, about 11,000 people were examined during the week. The incidence of acute respiratory viral infections is primarily due to influenza viruses, which account for 88.6% of the overall circulation; rhinoviruses, metapneumoviruses, adenoviruses, bocaviruses, parainfluenza, and mycoplasma are also isolated. Among influenza viruses, A(H3N2) predominates. As of January 15, 2026, the educational process has been completely suspended in one kindergarten (small group); the educational and upbringing process has been partially suspended in 9 classes of one school and one group in one kindergarten. In educational institutions, the following measures have been introduced: disinfection mode according to the "viral" regime, "morning filter," operation mode of bactericidal irradiators, and ventilation. The Rospotrebnadzor management urges parents not to send children with signs of respiratory infections to organized children's groups (schools, kindergartens, etc.) and to limit visits to public places by people who are not vaccinated against influenza. Organizers of mass events are recommended not to allow participation of people with signs of respiratory infections, such as runny nose, cough, and fever. To minimize the spread of respiratory infections and prevent group morbidity from influenza, restrictive measures have been introduced in medical organizations in the region: a mask regime has been introduced, patient flows have been separated, disinfection regimes have been strengthened, and visits by relatives and other persons have been canceled. Epidemiologists remind citizens of preventive measures for ARVI:

      - regularly and thoroughly wash hands with soap or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer

      - avoid touching your face

      - avoid contact with sick individuals

      - maintain social distance in crowded places

      - lead a healthy lifestyle

      - stay home if you experience any signs of illness and seek medical help.

      More news on the event:

      In the Nizhny Novgorod region, a kindergarten and a school were closed for quarantine. One kindergarten has been completely closed, and restrictions have been introduced due to ARVI. Against the backdrop of rising morbidity, preventive measures have been intensified. 15:18 January 15, 2026 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Nizhny Novgorod

      In the Nizhny Novgorod region, a kindergarten and individual classes have been closed for quarantine. Restrictions due to influenza and ARVI are in effect in one kindergarten and several educational groups in the region. Quarantine measures have been introduced in one small group kindergarten and individual classes due to influenza morbidity. 14:35 January 15, 2026 Newsroom24.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod

      A Nizhny Novgorod school has been completely closed for quarantine due to ARVI. About 12,000 cases of ARVI were registered in the Nizhny Novgorod region from January 5 to January 11, 2026, reported the regional Rospotrebnadzor. 14:00 January 15, 2026 NIA Nizhny Novgorod - Nizhny Novgorod

      One kindergarten has completely gone into quarantine in the Nizhny Novgorod region. About 12,000 cases of ARVI have been recorded in the week from January 5 to January 11. Residents of the region most often suffer from Hong Kong flu, reported the Rospotrebnadzor for the Nizhny Novgorod region. 13:44 January 15, 2026 Network publication We Live in Nizhny - Nizhny Novgorod

      Recommendations for protection against respiratory infections:

      1. Regularly wash hands with soap. Hygiene measures play a key role in the prevention of influenza, ARVI, and coronavirus infection. 13:05 January 15, 2026 Gorodetsky Municipal District - Gorodets

      "Morning filters" have been introduced in Nizhny Novgorod schools due to ARVI morbidity. About 12,000 cases of ARVI have been registered in the Nizhny Novgorod region from January 5 to January 11. 12:48 January 15, 2026 Vremya N - Nizhny Novgorod

      11,000 residents of Nizhny Novgorod have contracted ARVI. 11,000 cases of ARVI have been registered in the Nizhny Novgorod region. 12:35 January 15, 2026 Nizhny Novgorod Truth - Nizhny Novgorod

      One Nizhny Novgorod kindergarten has completely gone into quarantine. One school and kindergarten have partially closed for quarantine due to ARVI in the Nizhny Novgorod region. 12:35 January 15, 2026 Nizhny Novgorod Truth - Nizhny Novgorod

      Rospotrebnadzor reported on the quarantine in Nizhny Novgorod kindergartens and schools. One small group kindergarten has been closed for quarantine due to influenza in the Nizhny Novgorod region. 12:35 January 15, 2026 vGorodeN.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod

      Epidemiological situation regarding respiratory infections. In the Nizhny Novgorod region, about 12,000 cases were registered in the week from January 5 to January 11, 2026. 12:15 January 15, 2026 Rospotrebnadzor - Nizhny Novgorod

      News from neighboring regions on the topic:

      Myth or truth? Rospotrebnadzor revealed the truth about the protective properties of hot pepper - does it really treat ARVI? According to the latest data, nearly half a million Russians were infected with respiratory viral infections in the second week of the New Year. 13:57 January 17, 2026 Hibiny.Com - Murmansk

      The Rospotrebnadzor office in the Penza region provides 5 recommendations for protection against respiratory infections. Regularly wash hands with soap. Hygiene measures play a key role in the prevention of influenza and ARVI. 10:26 January 17, 2026 Rospotrebnadzor - Penza

      The incidence of ARVI and influenza has increased by 250% in the Penza region. Over the course of two weeks in 2026, more than 2,500 cases of acute respiratory infections and influenza have been registered in the Penza region. 09:38 January 17, 2026 Penza-Post.Ru - Penza

      On the rules for visiting public places during the rise in ARVI morbidity. To reduce the likelihood of encountering virus sources, it is recommended to minimize time spent in crowded places. 16:10 January 16, 2026 Narovchat District - Narovchat

      Doctor Sayno: The flu season in Moscow may last longer due to frosts. Photo: RIA Novosti/Mikhail Voskresensky. Frosts in Moscow may change the duration of the flu and ARVI season. 15:49 January 16, 2026 Information Center - Moscow

      In Neftekamsk, morbidity is rising. As reported at the city operational meeting by the chief physician of the city hospital, Rafael Ziyatdinov, from January 1 to January 11, 7,370 Neftekams residents sought medical help, including 2,487 children. 17:20 January 16, 2026 Krasnoe Znamya - Neftekamsk

      On the rules for visiting public places during the rise in ARVI morbidity. To reduce the likelihood of encountering virus sources, it is recommended to minimize time spent in crowded places. 14:49 January 16, 2026 Bashmakovsky District - Bashmakovo

      On preventive measures for ARVI in the winter period. What is ARVI? ARVI (acute respiratory viral infections) is a group of infectious diseases of the respiratory tract caused by various types of viruses (influenza, parainfluenza, adenovirus, etc.). 15:44 January 16, 2026 Chagodoshchensky Municipal District - Chagoda

      On the rules for visiting public places during the rise in ARVI morbidity. To reduce the likelihood of encountering virus sources, it is recommended to minimize time spent in crowded places. 11:46 January 16, 2026 Nizhnelomovsky District - Nizhny Lomov

      When a mask is ineffective: mistakes when using a medical mask. Wearing a medical mask is one of the well-known public methods to reduce the transmission of respiratory infections such as influenza, COVID-19, ARVI. 15:36 January 16, 2026 Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology - Gorno-Altaysk

      A decrease in ARVI morbidity is observed in Altai. The situation with the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections is improving in the Altai Territory. 17:26 January 16, 2026 Baikal24.Ru - Irkutsk

      On the rules for visiting public places during the rise in ARVI morbidity. To reduce the likelihood of encountering virus sources, it is recommended to minimize time spent in crowded places. 10:43 January 16, 2026 Spassky District - Spassk

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