As Flu Season Is Coming to an End, Incidence Is Decreasing

The National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health (NPHC) informs that last week (week 17/2023), the number of reported cases of influenza, acute respiratory infections (ARI) and COVID-19 further decreased. The overall rate of incidence was 522.9 cases/100 000 population compared to 592.9 cases/100 000 population the week before. The lowest incidence was reported in Utena County (309.6 cases/100 000 population), whereas the highest incidence rate was reported in Kaunas County (578.3 cases/100 000 population).

There were also fewer hospitalizations compared to the previous week – a total of 19 persons, 15 of whom belong to the age group of 0-17 years. Not a single individual was treated in an intensive care unit. The week before, 21 people were hospitalized due to flu.

Data on incidence of influenza, ARI and COVID-19 in Counties 

According to the data from the National Public Health Laboratory, in week 16/2023, a total of 35 specimens were taken from patients with symptoms of ARI, of which 6 tested positive for type B virus.

According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), in Europe for week 16/2023, 1 505 of 34,223 specimens taken to determine the influenza virus tested positive; (28% were type A, and 72% were type B).

NPHC specialists recommend continuing to carefully follow the rules of hand hygiene: constantly ventilate and wet clean the premises, observe cough and sneeze etiquette - cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue, and if you feel flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, headache, joint pain and etc.), it is advised to contact your family doctor.

Last updated: 17-05-2023

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