The annual influenza outbreak is continuing, and the number of confirmed cases has remained similar over the past weeks. The peak was in December 2025, and confirmed cases declined after the New Year and have remained stable since then.

Act No. 81/2025, which amends the Health Records Act, No. 55/2009, has come into force. The purpose of these amendments is to improve efficiency in healthcare services, promote digital development, and enhance patient safety.

The Court Administration adopted on 21 December the guiding principles on legal fees or fees for legal counsels and legal advisors and others.

On 1 June, Alþingi approved extensive amendments to the law regarding health insurance and Iceland Health, which will take effect for the most part on 1 August 2026.

An annual influenza epidemic is underway and still on the rise. Many cases are being detected these days.

An annual influenza outbreak is currently ongoing. A similar number of cases were diagnosed last week as in the week before, and many patients are still hospitalized at Landspítali with or due to influenza.

The annual influenza outbreak is continuing, and the number of confirmed cases has remained similar over the past 12 weeks. The peak was in December 2025, and confirmed cases declined after the New Year and have remained stable since then.

The Directorate of Health has published statistics on suicide for the year 2024. At the same time, statistics on all causes of death were updated. There were a total of 48 suicides last year, or 12.4 per 100,000 inhabitants.

The annual influenza epidemic is still ongoing. The number of confirmed cases has been decreasing recently and appears to have reached its peak.