Cases of infection with a new variant of coronavirus in Belarus are not detected – the Ministry of Health

In Belarus, there are no cases of infection with a new version of the coronavirus. This became known from the published data of the Republican Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health.

The Ministry of Health is monitoring the situation with the new variant of the coronavirus PJ. 2.1. Currently, there are no cases of infection with a new version of the coronavirus in Belarus, the center said.

In early May, a variant of PJ.2.1 belonging to the omicron evolutionary line was first discovered in Canada. It was subsequently found in the United States, Spain, Australia and Singapore. The disease proceeds without signs of a more severe course. No cases of increased incidence of pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome and respiratory failure have been recorded. There is also no increased risk of hospitalization, transfer to intensive care and death.

From October to April, Belarus annually observes a seasonal increase in the incidence of acute respiratory infections (ARI). Currently, the level of the epidemic process is estimated as low with a tendency to further decrease. Rates of ARI are 13% lower than last year. The age structure of patients is dominated by children (63.7%). The main pathogens are non-influenza viruses, including rhinovirus (28.6%), parainfluenza viruses (20.6%), bocavirus (19.0%), seasonal coronaviruses (4.8%) and adenovirus (9.5%). There are isolated cases of influenza (A(H1N1)pdm09) and COVID-19.

The flu vaccination campaign continues. Its goal is to protect against severe forms of the disease and complications of the risk group: children aged 6 months to 3 years, children from 3 years and adults with chronic diseases, people over 65 years old, patients with immunosuppression, pregnant women, medical and pharmaceutical workers, as well as children and adults in institutions with round-the-clock stay and government employees who ensure the security of the state and the life of the population. Vaccination is carried out free of charge (for risk groups) and on a paid basis. As of November 4, more than 782,000 people have been vaccinated.

The Ministry of Health constantly monitors the epidemiological situation on the incidence of ARI. However, much depends on the attitude of people to their health and the health of others. Taking simple preventive measures will help everyone stay healthy.

Experts remind parents: children with signs of acute respiratory infection should not attend kindergartens and schools.

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