More people were diagnosed with influenza in the sixth week of this year than in week 5. As before, most people were diagnosed with influenza B. Clinical diagnosis of influenza-like symptoms also increased between weeks.

The Directorate of Fisheries flew over rivers Westfjords with drones. Including all rivers in Arnarfjörður, and Húnaflói. In those rivers, large quantities of fish have not been seen that would warrant action.

In a recent review the frequency of respiratory infections and hospitalizations due to them is reviewed and the situation in Iceland is compared to Europe.

Icelandic Health Insurance has announced plans to enter into agreements on public health-related actions with private health companies.

The Director of Fisheries and the Director of the Coast Guard signed the agreement at the Coast Guard's office in Skógarhlíð yesterday.

As of 5th of April 2023 the longline discount for ling has been terminated.

The East Iceland Healthcare Authority has moved its website to Iceland.is. With the changes it is hoped that the people of East Iceland will have better access to information regarding the services of the institution.

Last Monday, a group of six members of staff of the Estonian Director of Public Prosecutions arrived on a three-day study trip to Iceland to learn about various matters concerning public administration in Iceland.

First Child of the Year

A recent review of the frequency of respiratory infections and hospitalizations this winter compares Iceland to the situation in Europe.