In Ukraine, 10,622 cases of COVID-19 were recorded last week, which is 46. 2% more than the previous week. 14 deaths were registered, with further growth expected.
In Ukraine, 125 cases of the COVID-19 "Stratus" strain and three cases of the "Nimbus" strain have been recorded. These strains spread more easily among youth and children but do not cause severe illness.
Deputy Minister of Health Ihor Kuzin stated that regions have mechanisms for introducing local quarantines. This is possible with a significant excess of the average COVID-19 incidence rate.
Deputy Minister of Health Ihor Kuzin predicts an increase in COVID-19 incidence in late September – early October. Restrictive measures and lockdown are unlikely, as the indicators are significantly lower than last year.
In Kyiv, a 1. 6-fold increase in COVID-19 incidence was recorded over the week. 1121 cases were registered, 117 people were hospitalized, 57 of whom were children.
Diego Borella, 47-year-old assistant director of the "Emily in Paris" series, suddenly died in Venice while preparing for the filming of the fifth season. The filming process has been temporarily suspended after the incident.
Sales of existing homes in the US rose by 2% in July, reaching 4. 01 million units. The median sale price was $422,400, a record for July.
OnlyFans paid its owner Leonid Radvinsky $701 million in dividends. This is a record payout amid rumors of a possible sale of the business for an estimated $8 billion.
An increase in the number of COVID-19 cases has been recorded in Ukraine, but the incidence rate in August 2025 is three times lower than in August 2024. The highest number of cases has been detected in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Lviv regions, as well as in Kyiv Oblast.
Deputy Minister of Health Ihor Kuzin said that the current wave of COVID-19 will last until the end of September. Currently, there are no grounds for introducing quarantine restrictions in any region.
US summer housing sales showed the slowest growth rate in 10 years. The average home was on the market for 43 days, and the number of terminated deals reached its highest level since 2017.
The study found that SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with increased arterial stiffness in women, especially in severe cases of the disease. This effect was not observed in men, which may explain the prolonged course of COVID-19 in women.
A new coronavirus strain, "Stratus," has been detected in Ukraine, characterized by hoarseness and prolonged sore throat. It exhibits typical COVID-19 symptoms but requires attention for at-risk groups.
38 cases of the new coronavirus strain Stratus have been recorded in Ukraine. It demonstrates an increased ability to spread, but does not lead to a more severe course of the disease.
A new, rapidly spreading coronavirus variant XFG (Stratus) has been detected in the Poltava region. It does not cause a more severe course of the disease but may manifest as hoarseness.
Scientists have found a way to force HIV to exit cells, making it visible to the immune system. mRNA technology gives hope for complete removal of the virus from the body.
124 countries have backed a global agreement to improve pandemic preparedness. The deal addresses structural inequalities in the development of drugs and vaccines, taking into account the lessons of COVID-19.
The incidence of ARVI, influenza, and COVID-19 has decreased by 15%, but influenza viruses are circulating in 12 regions. Since the beginning of the epidemic season, 4,431,715 people have been ill.
Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning funding for research to enhance the functions of pathogens in the United States, especially those related to China and Iran, pending the development of a safer policy.
In a week, 113,735 people fell ill with acute respiratory viral infections, which is 7. 4% less. 171 cases of COVID-19 and one fatal case of influenza were recorded. Since the beginning of the epidemic season, 4,229,582 people have been ill.
Beijing denies allegations of a laboratory leak of the virus and calls on the United States to focus on scientific research. China insists on conducting an investigation into the origin of COVID-19 in the United States.
