ArmInfo. The likely cause of the outbreak of intestinal infection in Sisian is water factor. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health.
The epidemiological examination showed that the infection in the village was preceded by an accident in the water supply system, in particular on the water supply system, pressure fluctuations in the system, as well as torrential rains.
According to the source, as a result of restoration work, the accident was eliminated, and water disinfection is carried out as usual in accordance with the requirements. To note, yesterday it became known about 296 cases of the disease with symptoms characteristic of intestinal infections in Sisian. Moreover, the age of 281 patients does not exceed 18 years old, and only 15 people are persons of the older generation.