March 11, 2025, 9:33 a.m.

Influenza and ARVI Surge in Mykolaiv: 2,949 Cases Recorded, Schools May Switch to Distance Learning

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The incidence of influenza and ARVI is increasing in Mykolaiv, which may lead to the introduction of distance learning in educational institutions.

This was reported by the city council's health department.

According to their data, from March 3 to March 9, 2,949 cases of the disease were recorded in the city, of which 1,693 were children. The incidence rate exceeded the epidemic threshold by 3.8%. Compared to the previous week, the number of cases increased by 129 people. 77 patients were hospitalized, 50 of whom are children. None of the hospitalized patients needed intensive care or resuscitation. No fatalities due to the flu have been reported.

Due to the growing number of patients, the regional commission on technogenic and environmental safety and emergencies decided to switch schools to distance learning if the number of absent children exceeds 20%.

The city has also banned mass cultural and entertainment events, and anti-epidemic measures have been tightened in hospitals, schools, kindergartens and social welfare institutions.

Earlier, Intent wrote that almost 7 thousand people fell ill with influenza and ARVI in Mykolaiv region over the past week, the epidemic threshold was exceeded, and the majority of victims were children. The authorities are considering quarantine measures, and doctors are calling for preventive measures.

Colds are often mistakenly called"flu," although there are significant differences between them, both in the course of the disease and in possible complications. The flu usually begins with a sudden fever, and respiratory symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, and sore throat appear later. COVID-19, on the other hand, starts with respiratory symptoms. The level of threat of these diseases, ways of protection and the need for self-isolation were discussed on the air ofIntent. Insight with Olena Kolodenko, director of the Primary Health Care Center No. 3 in Odesa.

Андрій Колісніченко

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