Flu is kept under control

Since the start of the cold period, the number of confirmed cases of flu in Chisinau has amounted to 120. In Monday’s ordinary meeting of Chisinau City Hall officials, the Health Division’s head Luminita Suveica said the number of cases of acute viral infection rose by 17% during a week, Info-Prim Neo reports. As many as 4,128 cases of acute viral infection had been recorded in Chisinau last week. About 1,000 persons suffering from acute viral infections called an ambulance, by about 200 persons more than the previous week. According to Luminita Suveica, the number of cases of acute viral infection will increase by the end of February and will then start to decrease. She said the epidemiological situation is typical for the cold season and there are no reasons for concern.