Russia's chief sanitary doctor Gennady Onishchenko said the next pandemic could be caused by the influenza virus. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
According to Onishchenko, the influenza virus may mutate and cause a new pandemic. He emphasized that humanity must be prepared for new viral threats after the COVID-19 pandemic. The expert reminded of the importance of influenza vaccination and the need to control the spread of the virus.
Experts believe that new strains of the influenza virus may emerge, so healthcare systems must be ready. Onishchenko also noted the importance of international cooperation and strengthening preventive measures against viral diseases.