Kyiv records 6,694 flu and ARVI cases as new epidemic season begins

Kyiv records 6,694 flu and ARVI cases as new epidemic season begins AI

Kyiv's influenza and acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI) epidemic season opened on 28 September. During the 40th week the city logged 6,694 cases — 3,657 children and 3,037 adults — with 87 hospitalisations (67 children) and no deaths; four adult COVID‑19 cases were recorded among the total. Schools reported 1,947 pupil cases; hospital admissions are concentrated among children, so parents and school staff should watch for symptoms and review vaccination status.

Kyiv’s new epidemic season for influenza and acute respiratory viral infections began on 28 September, the Kyiv City Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Ministry of Health) reported to city authorities. For the 40th epidemiological week the centre recorded 6,694 cases in the capital, with a weekly incidence rate of 226.7 — about 58.6% below the average intensity level.

The cases included 3,657 children and 3,037 adults; 1,947 infections were among schoolchildren. Medical facilities hospitalised 87 patients during the week, including 67 children under 17 and 20 adults. Among infections reported were four adult cases of COVID‑19; two adults with COVID‑19 required hospital treatment. No fatalities were recorded during the reporting week.

The city cited data relayed by UNN from the Kyiv City Centre for Control and Prevention. Residents should monitor official Kyiv health updates for weekly changes in incidence and guidance on vaccinations and care.

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