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In Kyiv there has been an increase in complaints of runny nose, nasal congestion, fatigue, and cough, while tests for flu and COVID-19 in some patients remain negative. Doctors insist that no new virus or unknown strain has been detected so far, and the symptoms most closely resemble seasonal respiratory infections.
This was written by Kyiv’s chief public health officer Serhii Chumak.
In some people the illness begins with a slight fever of about 37,1°C. Next, severe nasal congestion, runny nose, weakness, and a feeling of exhaustion may appear.
After a few days, throat tickling and cough sometimes join these symptoms. It is the prolonged cough and unusual fatigue that residents of the capital have been complaining about particularly often recently.
The Kyiv City Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that isolated cases of COVID-19 have been recorded, but no new viruses have been found yet. Most likely, these are the usual pathogens of the seasonal respiratory group.
Laboratory-confirmed samples are sent to the Public Health Center for further sequencing. That sequencing should show whether known strains are circulating or whether any changes have appeared.
The epidemiological season began at the end of September, so active surveillance of respiratory illnesses is only gaining momentum. Doctors will be able to compare disease dynamics after receiving data for the coming weeks.
Infectious disease specialist Olha Holubovska explained that in autumn, after children return to school, the number of non-influenza respiratory infections traditionally increases. Rhinoviruses and parainfluenza viruses often circulate during this period.
Seasonal coronaviruses, adenoviruses, and metapneumoviruses can also be detected. According to the doctor, severe hospitalizations are not currently observed, and flu cases remain isolated and mostly mild.
On average, acute symptoms can last about 7–10 days. Cough sometimes persists longer — up to two to three weeks even after overall condition improves.
Doctors advise staying home while ill, not overexerting the body, and seeking medical care in a timely manner. This particularly applies to people in risk groups, who may need individual assessment regarding antiviral therapy.
Holubovska also advised closing windows after shelling to avoid further irritating the respiratory tract mucous membranes with polluted air.
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