More people are falling ill with acute respiratory viral infections: 3,535 cases in Mykolaiv Oblast in one week

From October 5 to 11, 2026, 3,535 cases of acute respiratory viral infections were recorded in Mykolaiv region. Compared with the previous week, the number of people who fell ill increased by 15.8%.

Children accounted for the largest share of cases: 2,575 minors and 960 adults fell ill. In Mykolaiv itself, 1,706 ARVI cases were reported during the week, compared with 1,492 the week before.

Despite the increase in cases, the region’s epidemic threshold has not been exceeded. The incidence rate remains 32.4% below the threshold. A total of 53 patients with influenza and ARVI were admitted to hospitals. No deaths were reported.

Laboratory testing for influenza and ARVI was conducted on 20 samples. All results were negative: no laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza or COVID-19 were detected.

To prevent respiratory infections, healthcare professionals recommend:

• maintaining hand hygiene;
• ventilating indoor spaces;
• avoiding contact with people who are ill.

If symptoms develop, it is advisable to stay home and contact your family doctor.

We previously reported:

• ARVI cases are rising in Mykolaiv region: nearly 74% of those ill are children
• ARVI season begins: the epidemiological situation in Mykolaiv region remains stable for now
• More than 2,000 schoolchildren in Mykolaiv region fell ill with influenza in one week
• More than 4,000 people fell ill with influenza and ARVI in Mykolaiv region in one week
• Influenza incidence in Mykolaiv district exceeds the epidemic threshold