The Health and Wellbeing study evaluates health, well-being and quality of life of Icelanders, as well as regularly measuring the main determinants of health.

The Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason has formally resigned from his post as of 1 September 2022.

A new review of the frequency of respiratory infections and hospitalizations in Iceland in autumn compares the situation in Europe.

The new summary examines the incidence of respiratory infections and hospitalizations due to them and compares the situation in Iceland with the situation in Europe.

The Directorate of Fisheries has compiled information on results of the 70 infringement cases that were closed by decision in the last fishing year.

General health advice related to health, vaccinations and medical care costs

Confirmed cases of Influenza were fewer in week 14 than the number has been since last autumn. The number of cases has fluctuated in the past weeks and most are now diagnosed with Influenza type B. The highest point of this season was reached in week 51 of 2022 (Influenza type A).

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.

The new summary examines the incidence of respiratory infections and hospitalizations due to them and compares the situation in Iceland with the situation in Europe.