Low incidence of human coronavirus among hospitalized children in Novosibirsk city, Russia during pre-pandemic period (2013-2020)

Abstract

We investigated the incidence of 15 respiratory viruses among 2991 children with acute respiratory infections in Novosibirsk city, Russia, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic (2013-2020). Viral infections were detected in 72.5% cases. The incidence of human coronavirus was 2% (Alphacoronaviruses, 63%; Betacoronaviruses, 37%).

Keywords: Acute respiratory infections; Children; Hospitalization rates; Human coronaviruses; Respiratory viruses.