Incidence of ARI and COVID-19 Increased: Weekly Summary from the Ministry of Health

ARI, influenza, and COVID-19 in Ukraine: Weekly Summary (December 8–14, 2025)

According to Міністерство Здоров'я: During the past week, Ukraine recorded cases of influenza, COVID-19, and other ARI in 133,094 people, of which 51,962 were adults and 81,132 were children. This is a 6.1% increase compared to the previous week. A total of 3,542 patients were hospitalized with complications, including 2,101 children. All received necessary medical care.

This week, 454 new cases of COVID-19 were detected, which is 3% more than the previous week. Most regions have a stable level of ARI incidence, with only Ivano-Frankivsk and Zhytomyr regions showing figures below the epidemic threshold.

Since the beginning of the epidemic season (from September 29 to December 14, 2025), 1,333,085 people have fallen ill with ARI, which is 3.5% more than last year. There were also 18,287 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

“Only a doctor can determine the necessary treatment and provide recommendations; therefore, do not self-medicate.”

We remind about preventive measures:

• Vaccination;
• Maintaining personal hygiene: handwashing and using antiseptics;
• Healthy diet and ventilation of premises;
• Avoiding places with large crowds;
• Self-isolation in case of symptoms: cough, sore throat, headache, muscle and joint pain, temperature ≥38°C.

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine, together with the World Health Organization Ukraine, has prepared a guide for the prevention of winter diseases. Take care of your health!

Ukraine recorded an increase in influenza and COVID-19 cases, hoping for more active measures for the prevention and treatment of respiratory illnesses. The urgent need for vaccination and adherence to basic hygiene and safety rules becomes key in preventing the spread of viruses among the population.