The epidemic continues to grow following the return to normal activities in Navarre, where another 174 hospitalizations were recorded in a week.

The epidemic continues to grow following the return to normal activities in Navarre, which recorded another 174 hospitalizations in a week.Javier Bergasa

Spread of respiratory viruses in Navarre continues to rise and has caused 174 hospitalizations due to influenza and Covid-19. in the week from January 8 to January 14, according to the latest data epidemiological conclusion of the Institute of Public Health and Occupational Hygiene.

The report details the increase in consultations for acute respiratory infections in primary care settings. The rate was 1316 cases per 100,000 inhabitantsof which 260 per 100,000 corresponded to influenza syndrome and 73 per 100,000 to covid-19.

Incidence of respiratory viruses.

For its part, hospitalizations due to flu, up from 140 the previous week. Among subtyped influenza cases 69% were influenza A(H1N1) and 31% A(H3N2). Circulation COVID-19 remained stable with 57 hospitalizations reported, up from 65 the previous week.

The incidence remains stable respiratory syncytial virus, At the same time, 32 cases were confirmed, of which 16 were hospitalized, although in children under 15 years of age the number of hospitalizations decreased to 4. A high incidence of pneumonia is also recorded with frequent detection pneumococcus and Mycoplasma pneumonia.

Hospitalization due to respiratory viruses.

In this report, Public Health explains that “the influenza wave has moved ahead compared to other years with heavy circulation around Christmas.” He notes that recent data suggests that “We may be passing the peak of the flu wave this season.”

Increase in cases due to return to work and educational activities

The number of hospitalizations for influenza is “slightly higher” than in other seasons, “although this may be partly due to increased sensitivity in detecting influenza cases since the pandemic (increased number of PCR determinations) and an increase in the elderly population.” The increase in incidence is explained by “a return to teaching and work, as well as a shift in infection cases towards younger ages.”

Covid-19 causes “a gentle wave that seems to be beginning to subside“With the decline in flu incidence, it is possible that Covid-19 will “increase its circulation somewhat, as it did last season.”

Therefore, it recommends avoiding serious cases of respiratory infections in vulnerable people (infants, elderly people or people with chronic diseases), combine preventive measures such as vaccination against Covid-19 and influenza, interpersonal physical distance, use of a mask and maintaining adequate ventilation.

Total mortality in Navarre

Total mortality in Navarre.

In the week from January 1 to January 7, the latest for which data is available, 152 deaths were recorded.

. They happened three weeks with above average mortalitybut “within the limits observed in other years around this time.”