Messages about bloody cough started appearing on social networks, causing concern among Russians and triggering rumors about the emergence of a new virus. Rospotrebnadzor conducted an investigation and did not detect any new viruses or mutations. According to the agency's data, the incidence of ARIs has decreased by 10.8%, and COVID-19 by 20.2% compared to the previous week. The situation with community-acquired pneumonia remains stable, with influenza viruses B and A(H1N1) circulating actively. The agency continues to monitor the situation.