15 Ukrainians test positive for swine flue, London experts confirm

The official also gave the latest flue statistics, saying that the epidemic has taken the lives of 95 Ukrainians. In total, 633,867 Ukrainians were affected by various types of the flue from Oct. 29 through Nov. 5, with 127,254 patients falling ill on Nov. 4 and 80,034 of them being adults.

The official observed that in 2009 fewer people have died from pneumonia than in 2008. Ukrainians with chronic diseases are more susceptible to contract the flue, he added.