During the week, 155 thousand people fell ill with influenza and ARVI, the incidence of ARVI decreased by another 5%.
The Ministry of Health reports this, reports Ukrinform.
"Over the past week (February 26 – March 3), people fell ill with acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI), including influenza and COVID-19 155,381 people, of which 88,364 — children. 2,022 adults and 2,560 children were hospitalized in health care facilities, the report says. 9.3%, and among children under 17 years of age -; by 1.6%.
In the period from February 26 to March 3, three people died as a result of complications of influenza: in the Poltava region (person’s age was 64 years old), in the Ivano-Frankivsk region (59 years old) and in the Sumy region (71 years old). In the last two cases, both the influenza virus and COVID-19 were simultaneously detected in the deceased. The deceased did not have preventive vaccinations against influenza this season.
Also, 1,797 people were diagnosed with COVID-19. The largest number of cases was recorded in Rivne, Khmelnytsky and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. 550 adults and 87 children were hospitalized. 30 people who tested positive for COVID-19 died.
In total, during the epidemic season (from October 2, 2023 to March 3, 2024), 3,443,811 people (9.6% of the country’s population) have already been ill with ARVI ), which is 32.3% more than the same period in the 2022-2023 season. The number of cases of COVID-19 during this time reached 145,516.
In total, 61 Ukrainians have died from complications of influenza since the beginning of the season, among them – – two children. Also, 793 people who died, including four children under the age of 17, tested positive for COVID-19.
The Ministry of Health reminded that in 2024, vaccinations against COVID-19 remain free of charge for everyone Ukrainians and are available in every region. Also, in January, free vaccine was delivered to the country’s medical institutions for influenza vaccinations for the population. In addition, the flu vaccine is available in pharmacies. To receive free vaccinations, you must contact your family doctor or a vaccination point in a health facility. 19.
