Week No 19

14.05.2024
During week 19 (06.05.2024-12.05.2024) a slight increase in the incidence of influenza and acute respiratory illness (ARI) was reported compared to the previous week.The incidence rate is 51.17 per 10 000 people (39.53 per 10 000 people for the previous week). Among the surveillance population of 364 295 persons, 1 864 cases (1 440 for the previous week) were registered. The highest incidence is observed in the following age groups: 0-4 years (210.43 per 10,000 population) and 5-14 years (156.07 per 10,000 population). A slight increase of morbidity is registered in the 4 districts compared to the previous week. In the remaining districts a continued decline in incidence is reported. During the period 13 samples were tested. Influenza B/Victoria virus was confirmed in 1.