However, in some areas, isolated cases of laboratory-confirmed influenza. This is stated in the newsletter "Influenza and ARVI in Ukraine" for the fourth week of the month of the Center for Public Health.

At the same time, the bulletin indicates that during the reporting week, 181,287 people became ill with influenza and ARVI, 66.4% of children under 17. The intensive indicator is 467.3 per 100 thousand population, which does not exceed the epidemic threshold in Ukraine, 13.8% more last week and 19.9% ??less than the same period last season.

Compared with last week, the rate of increase in the incidence rate among adults and children under 17 increased by 5.5%, and 18.6%, respectively.

The highest intensity was registered in Kyiv - 739.4, the lowest - in Transcarpathian regions - 242.6 per 100 thousand. of population.

Hospitalized were 3.4% of persons of the total number of cases, that at the level of the last week. Among the hospitalized more children 0-4 years old.

Fatal cases for complications after the flu are not registered.

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, in Vinnitsa local authorities from today, Wednesday January 31, close all schools. This decision was made because of an outbreak of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections. As stated on the website of the Vinnytsia City Council, such measures are necessary to prevent the spread of influenza and SARS among children. Forced vacations will last until February 6.