According to the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, the number of recorded cases reached 10.9 thousand during this period. This represents a 4.4% increase compared to the previous week and a 1.6-fold increase compared to the same period in 2025.

Impact on children and virus circulation

Children under the age of 14 are the most affected group, accounting for the vast majority of the total infections.

Infection breakdown

7.8 thousandcases among children under 14
71.1%share of children in total cases

Health officials report the circulation of various respiratory viruses. The current distribution of identified viruses is as follows:

  • Rhinoviruses (47.3%)
  • Parainfluenza viruses (22.2%)
  • Adenoviruses (13.3%)
  • Seasonal coronavirus (9.9%)
  • Other viruses

Medical support and prevention

To ensure timely medical assistance for minors, family medicine centers have established specialized call centers focused on ARI. Parents can seek remote consultations upon the appearance of initial symptoms to receive professional recommendations regarding further examination or potential hospitalization.