Andorra Flu Cases Halve to 53.96 per 100,000 in Early January
Flu and acute respiratory infections in Andorra sharply declined during the week of 5-11 January, with cases nearly halving from the previous week.
Key Points
- Flu incidence fell to 53.96/100k from 101.04/100k; ARI to 198.89/100k from 307.87.
- 0-4 age group hardest hit, especially 1-4 for flu.
- Tested samples: 8.7% positive (50% influenza A, 50% RSV).
- Europe: ARI above baseline in half of countries; flu peaking low-moderately in some.
Flu cases in Andorra continued their sharp decline during the week of 5-11 January, falling to 53.96 per 100,000 inhabitants—nearly half the previous week's figure of 101.04. This follows a trend that began in week 51 for acute respiratory infections (ARI), which dropped to 198.89 cases per 100,000, down from 307.87 the prior week and below levels from two weeks earlier.
Health ministry data confirm the 0-4 age group as the most impacted overall, with children aged 1-4 bearing the brunt of flu cases specifically. Among tested samples, 8.7% were positive, compared to 9.91% previously. Positives split evenly: 50% influenza A and 50% respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Across Europe, ARI rates exceed baseline levels in about half of countries, signaling ongoing virus circulation. Flu incidence is rising in some nations but has peaked in others at low-to-moderate levels. SARS-CoV-2 cases are falling across age groups with negligible hospital strain, while RSV remains low but is increasing gradually.
Original Sources
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