Key Points

Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI)

• Sharp increase in ARI indicators since week 45

• Increase in consultations for respiratory symptoms in school health clinics since week 45

  • Influenza: The region has been in the epidemic phase for influenza since Week 47. A marked increase in positive test results and the positivity rate in Week 50

  • Bronchiolitis: The region has been in the pre-epidemic phase for bronchiolitis since week 48

  • SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19): Increase in confirmed cases in Week 50