The epidemiological situation of acute respiratory infections in the European region is rather tense. According World Health Organization (WHO) 27 countries of the region reported an intense circulation of acute respiratory infection.

High intensity of flu is observed in Russia and Georgia, as well as in Sweden, Luxembourg, Italy, Greece, Croatia and Albania.

As for Armenia, monitoring of infection has been carrying out since October 2010 in kindergartens and schools. Necessary measures are taken to prevent the spread of infections, the WHO press service informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.