The number of severe COVID-19 cases in Kyiv has quadrupled: who is at risk.

The number of patients with severe COVID-19 at the capital's infectious disease departments has quadrupled over the month. As of July 1, only 15 patients were being treated, but now there are 68 Kyiv residents, including 24 children. Doctors warn that complications require constant supervision and oxygen support.

This was reported by the Department of Health of Kyiv City.

How many Kyiv residents are being treated for severe COVID-19 and how to protect yourself

According to updated data from the KCSA, the hospitals in the capital are mainly treating patients with pneumonia, respiratory failure, and other complications of the coronavirus that require round-the-clock medical supervision.

'As of July 1, there were 15 people in the infectious disease departments of municipal healthcare facilities, but now there are 68, 24 of whom are children', said the Department of Health of Kyiv City.

The city authorities urge residents to avoid crowds in enclosed spaces and to wear masks in shelters and public transport. Doctors emphasize that children and people with chronic diseases should be especially cautious, as they are most often hospitalized with severe disease progression.

Experts added that the capital’s medical facilities are supplied with oxygen and necessary medications, but the sharp rise in cases is a reason to strengthen prevention and vaccination.

Recall that the World Health Organization presented another report on the origin of COVID-19, but there are still no Chinese data — despite the fact that the global spread of the virus began from China.

Previously, we also reported that Beijing reacted to the statements of U.S. President Donald Trump about the coronavirus leaking from a Chinese laboratory, publishing its own version. It claims that the virus could have appeared on U.S. territory long before the first officially recorded cases in China.

The number of patients with severe COVID-19 in the capital's infectious disease departments has rapidly increased, creating pressure on the city's healthcare system. Medical facilities urge residents to follow safety measures, and the authorities to strengthen preventive measures and vaccination to combat the spread of the disease.