Key points

Acute Respiratory Infections

• In S49, indicators of acute respiratory infections (ARI) showed a marked increase, driven primarily by the intensified circulation of influenza viruses.

Bronchiolitis

• In S49, indicators of acute respiratory infections (ARI) were rising sharply, driven mainly by increased circulation of influenza viruses.

Influenza

• In S49, indicators for influenza/influenza-like illness are rising sharply, both in the community and in hospitals, and the region is entering an epidemic phase.

COVID-19

• In week 49, COVID-19 indicators were generally stable and at a low level in the region.