The flu is circulating in 16 regions of Ukraine, with two fatalities due to complications registered over the past week, the Health Ministry reported on Wednesday, UNN reports.
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"Currently, only Ternopil region remains above the low-level epidemic threshold. However, circulation of influenza A and B viruses has been detected in 16 regions of the country. During the week of January 13-19, two fatalities were registered in the country due to flu complications: in Khmelnytsky and Ivano-Frankivsk regions," the Ministry of Health reported.
Doctors also reported five deaths due to COVID-19 complications.
According to doctors, the deceased did not have preventive vaccinations against influenza and COVID-19.
Between January 13 and 19, 106 639 people fell ill with ARVI, influenza, and COVID-19, including 54 887 children under the age of 17. Doctors diagnosed 372 people with COVID-19, including 31 children. 3 ,284 patients were admitted to medical facilities in the country with complications of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19, including 1 ,873 children. All hospitalized patients, as indicated, received the necessary medical care.
In total, since the beginning of the epidemic season, from September 30, 2024, to January 19, 2025, 1 819 714 people have contracted SARS, influenza, and COVID-19. This is 20.5% less than at the same time last year. 16 051 patients were diagnosed with COVID-19. Two deaths were reported as a result of flu complications and 71 among people who tested positive for COVID-19.