Now the patient is in the infectious disease department. The doctors confirmed his diagrozia in the laboratory.

According to doctors in the village of Rubezhnoye Lugansk region, a 31-year-old local resident turned to the hospital last week. Today he is in the infectious department of the Rubezhansky hospital.

As explained on Wednesday, January 31, doctors, he has a localized and non-toxic form of diphtheria. At the same time, according to medical experts, the sick person in childhood received all preventive vaccinations.

Recall, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine previously warned of a possible outbreak of diphtheria and tetanus.

As reported URA-Inform, in Vinnitsa local authorities from today, Wednesday January 31, close all schools. This decision was made because of an outbreak of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections. As stated on the website of the Vinnytsia City Council, such measures are necessary to prevent the spread of influenza and SARS among children. Forced vacations will last until February 6.