Influenza and ARI intensity in Bulgaria increased during week No 41 (10.10.2016-16.10.2016). The total incidence per 10,000 population was 67.69
(during week No 40 the incidence was 61.62). From a total of 383 902 persons under surveillance, belonging to all age groups, a total of 2598 ARI cases have
been reported (during week No 40 the cases were 2365). The incidence was highest in the age group 0-4 yrs (299.90 per 10,000 population), followed by
age group of 5-14 yrs (170.83 per 10,000).
Information from National Reference Laboratory of Influenza and Acute Respiratory Infections at NCIPD: During week No 41 totally of 7 samples from suspect patients have been investigated in the NRL of Influenza and ARD by Real Time PCR. Positive results have not been detected.