Flu situation worsens in Germany, 40 dead so far

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Flu situation worsens in Germany, 40 dead so far

The German Institute for Infectious Diseases, the Robert Koch Institute, sees signs of the beginning of a flu wave in Germany. 

According to the latest RKI report, the number of infection cases has increased significantly since the beginning of December. In recent years, January has also been the period in which the number of infections has increased significantly.

Simply put, a flu wave is when influenza A or B viruses are found in one of every five patients' tests.

40 dead from flu virus infection

According to the RKI report, the number of hospitalizations of people diagnosed with influenza has also increased. Between December 2 and 30, about 18 percent of patients diagnosed with influenza were hospitalized.

Since December 30, this figure has been around 27 percent. The figures refer to cases reported to the RKI. In recent weeks, an increase in infections with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has also been observed.

It is also reported that people have died due to influenza infection. So far, 40 deaths from influenza virus infection have been reported in the RKI for the 2024/25 winter season.

According to the RKI, 80 percent of those affected were 60 years old or older. The RKI also reported five deaths due to RSV infections./DW


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