The incidence has decreased compared to last week, but the changes are insignificant.
The Lviv Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported that over the past week, the number of cases in the region decreased compared to the previous week. Thus, from 28 October to 3 November, the number of cases decreased by 632, or 0.38%. The epidemic threshold is 434.07.
A total of 9,934 cases were registered. More than half of the patients, 5,167 cases, or 50.5%, were children, and 4,767 (48%) were adults.
The distribution by age group is as follows:
- preschool children aged 0-4 years – 16.0%, which is 1589 cases;
- among children aged 5-14 years – 2542 patients, which is 25.6%;
- among adolescents aged 15-17 years – 10.4%, or 1036 cases;
- young people aged 18-29 years – 14.5% or 1439 cases;
- adults aged 30-64 years – 27.5%, 2730 cases;
- among people aged 65 and older, 598 cases were registered, or 6.0%.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine emphasises the importance of vaccination against influenza and COVID-19. This is the most effective way to protect against these infectious diseases.
Influenza vaccination is recommended annually, as virus strains change. The vaccine is available at pharmacies, and all available products are subject to strict state quality control to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
Vaccination against COVID-19 remains free of charge for everyone. To receive the vaccine, you should contact your family doctor, who will help you arrange the vaccination.