The incidence of influenza and ARVI in Kyiv is rapidly increasing, especially among children
This is reported by Kyiv24
From December 8 to 14, the capital recorded 10,238 cases of influenza, acute respiratory viral infections, and COVID-19. According to the Kyiv City Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the trend shows a gradual increase in the number of sick individuals compared to the previous week.
Children and Schoolchildren – The Most Vulnerable Group
In the structure of morbidity, the highest level is observed among children, who account for 61.7% of the total number of cases. A total of 6,312 children have fallen ill with influenza, ARVI, and coronavirus infection, which is 4.9% more than the previous week. A particularly noticeable increase is seen among schoolchildren: 3,803 cases of illness were registered, making up 60.3% of all sick children, with an increase of 5.3% in this category.
Among the sick, there are 3,926 adults, which is 4.4% more compared to the previous week. Overall morbidity has increased by 4.7%, as 9,782 cases were recorded last week.
“The incidence rate is 346.8 per 100,000 population, which is 36.8% lower than the average epidemic level,” the report states.
COVID-19: The Situation Remains Under Control
During the past week, 42 new cases of COVID-19 were registered in Kyiv, including 10 children. A total of 25 individuals required hospitalization, including one child. Two adult patients were transferred to the intensive care unit.
Experts urge residents of the capital to adhere to preventive measures, especially parents of schoolchildren, as children are currently the most vulnerable group to seasonal viral infections.