Influenza and ARVI incidence in Odesa region increased by 33%: what is known about malaria and hospitalizations.

Influenza and ARVI incidence in Odesa region

According to Novyny.live: The incidence of influenza and ARVI in the Odesa region increased by 33% over the week, including cases of COVID-19. However, the overall incidence level remains below the epidemic threshold. Among children, the increase was 21.4%, while among adults this figure reached 52%. Over the week, 460 people were hospitalized, which is 59% more than the previous week. A significant share of the hospitalized — 62% — are children.

It is worth noting that in the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district, the incidence rate decreased by 12%. Since the beginning of the epidemic season, two deaths have been registered in the Odesa region: one due to complications from influenza and one — from COVID-19. This season, 4033 residents of the region were vaccinated against influenza, of which 2490 are at-risk individuals.

Malaria situation

In addition, a case of imported malaria has been recorded in the region. In the Odesa district, the disease was detected in a sailor who arrived from Angola. This case has drawn additional attention from medical services, as malaria is a serious disease that requires proper treatment and monitoring.

The increase in influenza and ARVI incidence in the Odesa region may indicate a seasonal rise in infections, which is often observed in the cold season. Despite the increased incidence, it is important that the epidemic threshold has not yet been exceeded, which may indicate the possibility of controlling the situation. At the same time, the case of malaria highlights the importance of monitoring and prompt response from medical services to new threats to public health. This underscores the necessity of continuing vaccination and caution when traveling, especially to regions with a high risk of infection.