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.

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

The managing director of Natural Disaster Insurance will be present and available for appointments at the service centre in Herðubreið, Seyðisfjörður, on 26 and 27 January.

Confirmed cases of Influenza, clinical diagnoses of Influenza-like illness, and confirmed COVID-19 infections were fewer in week 10 compared to previous weeks.

Due to the landslide near the town of Grindavík, a previous ban on aircraft, including drones, in its vicinity has been extended until 15 December. Media will be granted conditional exemptions.

The annual report of the Quality and Supervisory Authority for Social Services and Child Protection for 2020 has been published. The year 2020 was the second full year of operations of the Institute.

Health measurements

The results of a survey of the services of healthcare centres in rural areas have been published on the Icelandic Health Insurance website.

Tryggingastofnun received the recognition of theJafnvægisvogarinnar for the year 2023, which was handed out yesterday at the digital conference We all lose from uniformity - Equality is a decision.