Residents of Uren who are infected with norovirus are being prepared for discharge.

      April 13, 2026 13:54 Society Residents of the Uren district, who were previously hospitalized with norovirus infection, are preparing for discharge. As reported by NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" in the regional Ministry of Health, as of April 13, all patients in the infectious diseases department of the Uren Central District Hospital are preparing to transition to outpatient treatment. At the same time, preventive vaccination against hepatitis A is being conducted in the district. Recall that the first cases of intestinal infection were recorded on the evening of April 5 — at that time, residents began to seek medical help with symptoms of poisoning. In the first days, 54 people sought medical attention, and six had to be hospitalized. The cause of the illness was norovirus. It was found that all the infected had consumed tap water. According to the regional Rospotrebnadzor, a total of 70 cases of infection have been registered in the Uren district. However, there have been no new reports in the last two days. A criminal case has been initiated regarding the incident. The report was requested by the Chairman of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, Alexander Bastrykin. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+