Andorra Flu Cases Drop to 25 per 100k but Remain Above Epidemic Threshold

Influenza incidence in Andorra continued to decline last week, dropping to 25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants from 31 the previous week, according to the latest respiratory virus surveillance report from the Health Ministry. Despite the downward trend over recent weeks, the rate remains above the epidemic threshold, with children aged 1-4 most affected.

Acute respiratory infections, however, showed a slight uptick, rising to 130.4 cases per 100,000 inhabitants from 116.3 a week earlier. This increase primarily impacts children under 5, particularly those aged 0-4. Among tested samples, 11% were positive, up from 6.7% last week. Of the positives, one-third were influenza A, one-third adenovirus, 26.7% rhinovirus/enterovirus, and 6.7% metapneumovirus.

The data cover surveillance week 5, from 26 January to 1 February. Across Europe, general practitioner consultations for respiratory symptoms remain high in most reporting countries, signaling widespread virus circulation. Influenza activity is elevated, with a recent upturn driven mainly by cases in children after an initial peak and four weeks of decline.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections are also high and rising in most countries, leading to increased hospitalisations, especially among children under 5. This season's RSV epidemic is several weeks behind the patterns seen in the past two years. SARS-CoV-2 circulation stays low across all age groups, with minimal hospital impact.