Influenza and ARI intensity in Bulgaria was increased during week No 03 (18.01.2016-24.01.2016). The total incidence per 10,000 population was 131.05 (during week No 02 the incidence was 126.02). From a total of 384 309 persons under surveillance, belonging to all age groups, a total of 5031 ARI cases have been reported (during week No 02 the cases were 4838). The incidence was highest in the age group 0-4 yrs (491.18 per 10,000 population), followed by age group of 5-14 yrs (362.45 per 10,000). The highest incidence has been reported in: Stara Zagora (306.40), Gabrovo (235.67) and Vidin (198.75)
Information from National Reference Laboratory of Influenza and Acute Respiratory Infections at NCIPD: During week No 03 totally of 61 samples from suspect patients have been investigated in the NRL of Influenza and ARD by Real Time PCR. 12 positive results for А(Н1N1) 2009 and 4 positive results type B were detected.