The Ministry of Healthcare of Ukraine announced a decrease in influenza cases

Today, the incidence of the disease is 3.5% below the epidemic threshold. Nevertheless, in some areas of Ukraine the epidemic threshold is still exceeded

Over the past week, the flu has affected more than 200,000 Ukrainians. No lethal cases reported

The Public Health Center at the Ministry of Health of Ukraine reports on the overall decline in flu cases in the country, RBC-UKRAINE reports.

“For every 100,000 people there are 550.5 cases of flu and ARVI (acute respiratory viral infection). This is less than the established epidemic threshold in Ukraine and means that the disease is in retreat.” – the Center reported.

Nevertheless, it is noted that the epidemic threshold is still exceeded in three regions of the country. In Zhytomyr, Zakarpatye and Volyn regions there is a great number of patients with influenza.

The Center provided statistics for the last week. During the period from March 5 to 11, more than 200 thousand Ukrainians became ill with flu and ARVI.

Together with flu, measles is in retreat. The Public Health Center reports a decrease in the number of patients throughout Ukraine by 10%.