Flu Cases in Andorra Drop to 53.96 per 100,000 for Third Week

Flu incidence in Andorra continued its decline for a third consecutive week, reaching 53.96 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the period from 4-11 January, down from 101.04 the previous week. This follows a peak of 266.67 cases per 100,000 in the week of 15-21 December, before the Christmas holidays.

Acute respiratory infections (ARI) also dropped sharply to 198.89 per 100,000, compared with 307.87 the prior week and over 500 two weeks earlier. The downward trend for ARI began in week 51 at the end of December. Health ministry surveillance data confirm the 0-4 age group remains the most affected by ARI overall, while children aged 1-4 years show the highest flu rates.

Among tested samples, 8.7% were positive, down from 9.91% the week before. Positive results split evenly, with 50% linked to influenza A and 50% to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Officials describe the flu situation as entering a post-epidemic phase after surpassing the epidemic threshold in early December, though new surges remain possible given the virus's high transmissibility this season despite lower severity.

The ministry advises mask-wearing and frequent handwashing to curb further spread.

Across Europe, ARI rates exceed baseline levels in about half of countries, signaling ongoing virus circulation. Flu incidence is still rising in some nations but has peaked at low-to-moderate intensity in others. SARS-CoV-2 cases are falling across age groups with negligible hospital impact, while RSV remains low but is increasing gradually.