Acute respiratory viral infections are on the rise in Mykolaiv region: nearly 74% of cases are children

The season of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections in Mykolaiv region is gaining momentum: the number of cases continues to rise, and almost 74% of the patients are children. Nevertheless, as of 5 October 2026 the epidemiological situation in the region remains under control.

During the 40th week of 2026 the region recorded 3,053 cases of influenza and ARIs, including COVID-19. Of these, 1,492 cases were in Mykolaiv.

The incidence rate reached 279.81 cases per 100,000 population — which is 1.5% higher than the previous week. At the same time, the overall level of morbidity remains 41.6% below the epidemic threshold.

There were no laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza in the region last week. 10 samples were tested for influenza and other respiratory viruses, and each returned a negative result.

Residents are advised to follow simple preventive measures:

• Wash hands more often.
• Ventilate indoor spaces.
• Avoid close contact with people who have cold symptoms.
• Stay at home if you feel unwell.

Earlier we reported:

• Surveillance for influenza and ARIs strengthened: the epidemic season will last until 23 May 2027
• Mykolaiv region: 2,831 cases of influenza and ARIs in a week — 77 hospitalized, mostly children
• Thousands are ill: influenza and ARI incidence is rising in Mykolaiv region
• More than 4,000 people fell ill with influenza and ARIs in Mykolaiv Oblast in a week
• Influenza is advancing: children and adults are falling ill in large numbers in Mykolaiv Oblast