In the Krasnoyarsk Territory in a week, the number of ticks increased by almost 11 times

Over the past week 339 residents of the Krasnoyarsk Territory addressed the suction of ticks to the suction of ticks, Rospotrebnadzor said.

It is noted that, despite the changeable weather, every day the number of ticks is growing.

So, at checkpoints, it already reaches up to 172 individuals per 1 km of the route at an epidemically safe level of up to 0.5 classes/km. For comparison, a week earlier was recorded aboutT 16 individuals per 1 km.

In total, in the region, since the beginning of the current season, ticks have already bitten more than 830 people, of which 238 children.

Residents are asked to observe personal prevention measures and, after walking, carefully inspect themselves, their companions and pets. If a tick is detected, it should be removed and handed over for the study as soon as possible. You can do this on weekends. The schedule of the maintenance points of the ticks can be viewed at website of the regional center of hygiene and epidemiology.