Activity remains high

Flu epidemic subsides, but it’s still too early to breathe a sigh of relief

The peak of the current flu epidemic appears to have already been passed.(Bild: lev dolgachov – stock.adobe.com)

The flu epidemic has passed its temporary peak, but it is still too early to breathe a sigh of relief. While one type of virus is on the decline, another continues to hold the population in its grip.

The flu epidemic has peaked for the time being. The activity of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 is decreasing, but the number of new infections of influenza B(Victoria) remains consistently high, MedUni Vienna's Center for Virology reported on Monday in its weekly report on the flu season.

A continuing high incidence of infections is to be expected. Overall, however, the figures show a downward trend, it was emphasized.

Virus activity high across Europe
Influenza virus activity also remains high in other European countries. In most regions, such as France, Italy and the Benelux countries, it can be said that the plateau phase has been reached, while Germany recorded a further increase in the previous week, MedUni reported.