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Respiratory tract infections: Weekly review - 10 to 16 April 2023
The weekly review gives a simplified overview of the evolution of acute respiratory tract infections: including COVID-19 and influenza.
COVID-19
During the week of 10 to 16 April 2023, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 dropped to 217 cases, compared to 298 cases the previous week (-27.2%). Among all those who tested positive, 46.1% were re-infected, compared to 50.7% the previous week.
Influenza
For the week of 10 to 16 April 2023, the number of influenza cases reported by laboratories decreased from 182 to 93 cases, a decrease of 48.9% compared to the previous week. Currently the influenza B virus is predominant.
Press release by the Ministry of Health