Key Points

Flu

• Epidemic phase for the third week.

• Regional epidemiological surveillance indicators remain stable.

Bronchiolitis

• Epidemic phase for the 10th consecutive week.

• Trend continues to improve.

COVID-19

• Decline in the epidemic and slowing of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.

• Decrease in emergency room visits and hospitalizations for suspected Covid-19.

Acute gastroenteritis

• High activity but stable epidemiological indicators.

• Increase observed in recent weeks following recent alerts regarding certain oyster farming areas contaminated with norovirus.

Pneumonias

• High activity and still rising in the region.

Scarlet fever

• High number of medical visits for scarlet fever during December 2023, similar to what was observed last year during the same period, indicating significant community circulation of SGA.