Andorra Respiratory Virus Season Stable at Low Levels in Week 12
ARI steady at 123.4 cases per 100,000, with highest rates in young children and minimal flu activity; Europe sees declining trends in flu and hospitalizations.
Key Points
- Andorra ARI stable at 123.4 cases per 100,000 in week 12, highest in children 0-4
- ILI low at 3.4 cases per 100,000, all in adults 25-64
- Virological tests: 10% positivity, metapneumovirus 50%, rhinovirus 30%
- Europe sees declining flu, stable consultations, elevated RSV in young children
Andorra's respiratory virus season remains stable at low levels in week 12 of the 2025-2026 period, mirroring a broader downward trend across Europe.
Health Ministry data show acute respiratory infections (ARI) holding steady at 123.4 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, with no notable changes from the previous week. Children aged 0-4 continue facing the highest rates, while influenza (ILI) incidence remains low at 3.4 cases per 100,000, well below epidemic thresholds. All flu cases detected this week occurred in adults aged 25-64, underscoring minimal virus circulation.
Virological testing revealed 10% positivity for respiratory viruses among samples analyzed. Human metapneumovirus led at 50%, followed by rhinovirus/enterovirus at 30%, with influenza A and adenovirus each accounting for 10%.
Europe-wide, primary care consultations have stabilized at baseline levels after winter peaks, with influenza circulation and hospitalizations continuing to fall. The A(H3) and A(H1N1)pdm09 subtypes dominate flu activity. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) stays elevated, particularly affecting children under five who represent most related hospitalizations. SARS-CoV-2 circulation persists at low levels with few complications. Authorities note this aligns with reduced viral intensity following late-2025 peaks.
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