In the west of Ukraine, in particular in Lviv, Volyn and Ivano-Frankivsk regions, there is a significant increase in the incidence of Covid-19. The latest data indicate an increase in cases of infection and spread of a new strain of the virus.
The latest data by regions
The Lviv Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 496 new cases were registered in July in July, which is 293 more than in June. Of the patients, 54 children, of whom are 50% of children under 4 years of age. In addition, 22% of patients are persons over 65. 8% of them need hospitalization.
In Volyn there is an increase in incidence during the last two weeks. Last week, 101 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed, which is three times more than in the previous period. Mostly patients have mild symptoms. In Volyn, the strain of OMICRON circulates, including its variant Jn.1 (Jenny). The new Flirt subvarian has not yet been detected.
In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, 1829 people were suspected of Covid-19 in July. In 7.7% of cases, it was confirmed that 11.9% more than in June.
New coronavirus strain “OMICRON”
In Ukraine, three cases of the new Subvarian of the Crownavirus "OMICRON" - "Flirt" have been recorded. Two cases were registered in Kiev and one in Ivano-Frankivsk region. Deputy Minister of Health, Igor Kuzin, explained that the new Flirt subvarian is more affected by weakened immunity, but vaccination reduces the risk of serious complications.
