Epidemic situation in Ukraine (December 29, 2025 - January 4, 2026)
During the week from December 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026, Ukraine registered over 105 thousand cases of flu, COVID-19, and other ARVI. In particular, 50,244 adults and 55,227 children were infected. This is 12.7% less than the previous week. Among COVID-19 cases, 280 new cases were recorded, which is 2.5% more compared to the previous week.
According to data, 4,068 patients were hospitalized with complications, among which 2,341 were children. At the same time, a low level of exceedance of the epidemic threshold was recorded in the Zaporizhzhia region. Since the beginning of the epidemic season, which started on September 29, 2025, 1,698,908 people have suffered from ARVI. This is 6.9% more than in the same period last year. A total of 19,218 cases of COVID-19 were registered during this time.
Comments on the epidemic situation
The decrease in the total number of cases of flu and ARVI indicates a certain improvement in the epidemiological situation in Ukraine, however, the rise in COVID-19 cases requires attention. It is important for the population to adhere to safety measures to avoid further spread of viral infections, especially among vulnerable groups such as children. Continuing monitoring and taking preventive measures remain critically important in the context of the epidemic.