The number of COVID-19 cases in Ukraine has increased rapidly: more than 10 thousand cases per week, 14 of them fatal
2 September 18:36
During the last week of August 2025 – from August 25 to August 31 – 10,622 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Ukraine, which is 46.2% more than the previous week. This was reported by the Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
Among the new cases, 14 are fatal, which is a cause for concern for doctors, especially against the backdrop of the circulation of new sub-variants of the virus.
Incidence dynamics
- During the four weeks of August 2025 (August 4-31), 22,627 cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Ukraine.
- For comparison, in August 2024, 45,500 cases were registered, which means that this year’s incidence is half as high, but tends to increase.
- The Ministry of Health predicts a further increase in the number of cases in September, given the increase in positive test results.
New strains: “Nimbus and Stratus
New sub-variants of the Omicron strain are currently circulating in Ukraine:
- NB.1.8.1 “Nimbus”
- XFG “Stratus”
According to the CDC, these variants have a higher ability to spread, but do not cause more severe disease than previous strains.
The Ministry of Health calls for vaccination
Experts emphasize that vaccination remains the most effective way to protect against COVID-19, regardless of the virus variant.
Recommendations for vaccination:
- One vaccination is enough for people who have not yet been vaccinated.
- Additional vaccinations (every 6-12 months) are recommended:
- people with weakened immune systems or chronic diseases
- pregnant women
- people over the age of 60;
- representatives of the professional risk group – healthcare workers, educators, etc.
To get vaccinated, you should contact your family doctor or the nearest medical facility.
Prevention – how not to get sick
Wear masks in crowded places.
Wash your hands and disinfect surfaces.
If symptoms appear, stay home and consult a doctor.
