The Ministry of Health of the Moscow Region reported that preliminary tests do not confirm the presence of anthrax in two patients

The Ministry of Health of the Moscow region said that preliminary tests of two patients who showed symptoms of anthrax did not confirm the presence of the disease. The condition of the patients is assessed as satisfactory.

“A full range of medical studies was carried out, the necessary tests were taken and sent to the laboratory for diagnosis. Preliminary tests do not confirm the presence of anthrax. The patient’s condition is assessed as satisfactory. message.

The press service of the Ministry of Health noted that both patients were hospitalized by an ambulance team in compliance with all epidemiological measures. At the moment, they are placed in a Meltzer insulated box to exclude contacts.

March 15 Head of the Chuvash Republic Oleg Nikolaev informedthat in the Tsivilsky municipal district, two local residents became infected with anthrax. They have been admitted to the hospital. On March 17, quarantine was introduced in the village where cases of infections were recorded. Earlier today, March 23, REN TV, citing sources informed about the hospitalization of the fourth inhabitant of Chuvashia with symptoms of anthrax.