The decrease in the incidence of influenza in Spain
The incidence of flu has decreased for the third consecutive week in Spain, going from a positivity rate of 36.8% to 28%. Likewise, hospitalizations have dropped by 43.6% in all autonomous communities and in all age groups, compared to 11% in the previous week.
According to the weekly report of the Acute Respiratory Infection Surveillance System (Sivira) of the Charles III Health Institute, if a regular seasonal pattern is followed, the incidence of influenza would be below the baseline value within one or two weeks. In addition, the decline in influenza activity is consolidated in all the autonomous communities and is observed in all age groups.
The decrease in the incidence of COVID-19 and RSV
The global rate of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) at the national level has dropped to 717.3 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, representing a drop of 23.1%. This decline is observed in all the autonomous communities. The CCAA that could welcome the withdrawal of the mandatory mask are: Asturias, Castile and Leon, Catalonia, the Valencian Country and Galicia, among others.
Regarding hospitalizations for respiratory infections, the global rate has decreased to 21 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, and the decrease is observed in all the autonomous communities. In terms of severity, hospitalized cases for COVID-19 have 33% pneumonia, 4% ICU admission and 7% lethality.
conclusion
The decrease in the incidence of flu and hospitalizations in Spain is a positive indicator of the current situation. Preventive measures and the continuous monitoring of epidemiological data are essential for the management of public health.