-Automatic translation-

The number of cases of COVID-19 remains at an all-time high, but most are still being diagnosed in the age group of 65 years and older. Influenza has been on the rise for only a few weeks. At 47 weeks, a slightly lower proportion of patients were diagnosed with confirmed influenza compared to last week, and a slightly higher proportion with clinical diagnosis of influenza. Most people admitted to Landspitali Hospital due to COVID-19 and influenza are 65 and older. The incidence of RSV infection is increasing and is highest in children under 1 year of age. Most people who are in the hospital due to RSV infection are children under 2 years of age.

In a new report (in Icelandic), the frequency of respiratory diseases is further reviewed in week 47 of 2023.

The Chief Epidemiologist