Bishkek is seeing a high burden on medical facilities: the city's infectious disease hospital is overcrowded with patients. According to media reports, more than 600 people have sought medical attention at the facility over the last two days.
Hospitalization and morbidity situation
A significant portion of those seeking care require inpatient treatment. Children make up the primary group of ARVI patients, with several minors remaining in serious condition.
Bishkek infectious disease hospital indicators
The scale of respiratory infection spread has affected the entire country. Nearly 11,000 cases of illness were registered in Kyrgyzstan over the past week.
COVID-19 situation
Amid the rise in ARVI cases, specialists are studying the emergence of the new PJ.2.1 coronavirus variant. Discussions are currently underway regarding the level of readiness of medical institutions for the potential spread of this strain in the republic.
