Andorra Flu Cases Hit High Threshold at 208.96 per 100,000
Influenza incidence in Andorra surged to 208.96 per 100,000 inhabitants for December 7–14, marking the first 'high' level this season, now.
Key Points
- Flu rate rose from 137.77 to 208.96 per 100,000, overall respiratory infections at 477.08.
- Children 0–4 years highest affected, followed by 5–14 years.
- Lab tests: Influenza A 77.63%, RSV 13.16%, positivity 17.12% prior week.
- Officials monitoring vulnerable groups amid consistent increases.
Influenza cases in Andorra have reached 208.96 per 100,000 inhabitants for the week of 7–14 December, crossing into the "high" incidence threshold for the first time this season, up from 137.77 the previous week.
Health Ministry data confirm flu now accounts for roughly three-quarters of all diagnosed acute respiratory infections. The overall rate for these infections rose to 477.08 per 100,000, compared with 398.35 in the week of 1–7 December. Children aged 0–4 years continue to face the highest rates, followed by those aged 5–14, aligning with typical early-season patterns.
Lab results from week 50 (1–7 December) showed a 17.12% positivity rate among tested samples. Influenza A dominated at 77.63%, with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) at 13.16%, rhinovirus/enterovirus at 6.58%, and SARS-CoV-2 at 1.32%. Adenovirus detections remained minimal.
Officials note a consistent week-on-week increase and emphasise close monitoring of vulnerable groups, including young children. Surveillance of respiratory viruses has been active since 29 September, with no additional measures announced so far.
Original Sources
This article was aggregated from the following Catalan-language sources:
- Diari d'Andorra•
La incidència de la grip manté la tendència a l’alça
- El Periòdic•
La incidència de la grip supera el llindar alt al país amb un augment destacat de casos en infants d’entre 0 i 4 anys
- Diari d'Andorra•
La incidència de la grip sobrepassa el llindar alt per primera vegada aquesta temporada
- Altaveu•
Tres de cada quatre infeccions respiratòries ja són causades per la grip