However, the number of admissions to Landspitali with/due to COVID-19 was higher in week 10 compared to week 9, whereas admissions due to Influenza and RSV were similar in number. Clinical diagnoses of scarlet fever are dropping. Clinical diagnoses of sore throat were fewer in week 10 compared to week 9, though these numbers have fluctuated in the past weeks. More were diagnosed with Rhinovirus in week 10 compared to previous weeks.

In a new report (Icelandic), the incidence of respiratory diseases in the 10th week of 2023 is reviewed in more detail.

The Chief Epidemiologist