Laboratory tests showed that out of 368 tests conducted, 33 returned positive results for this strain of the virus.
Since the 45th-46th week of the current year, there has been an increase in the number of cases. Specialists advise following simple recommendations: wearing protective masks, regularly washing hands with soap or using sanitizers, ventilating rooms, avoiding crowded places, and maintaining a distance of at least 1.5 meters.
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The Hong Kong flu and COVID-19: what viruses are circulating in Kyrgyzstan
At the first signs of illness, it is recommended to immediately contact the Family Medicine Center and follow the doctor's instructions when taking medications.
H3N2 is a strain of the influenza A virus, known as Hong Kong flu, which causes seasonal epidemics. The mode of transmission is airborne and contact-household; the incubation period is short (from one to two days). Symptoms include high fever, pronounced weakness, muscle and joint pain, headaches, and cough.
