Flu epidemic threshold exceeded in 11 regions of Ukraine

"As reported by the territorial healthcare authorities, 300,411 people fell ill with influenza and acute respiratory infections for the reporting week, of whom 67% are children up to 17 years old. The sickness rate grew by 30.9% compared to the previous week. The highest incidence was registered in Chernivtsi region, the lowest – in Zakarpattia region," the statement reads.