Three deaths from COVID-19 and flu in Greece in one week
Two people have died from COVID-19 and one from influenza in Greece over the past week, while infections and hospital admissions for both diseases have increased, according to the latest epidemiological report published by the National Public Health Organization (EODY).
The report covers the period from November 2 to 8 and highlights an upward trend in the circulation of both viruses.
COVID-19 cases and hospital admissions increase
COVID-19 positivity based on diagnostic testing across Greece continued to rise during the reporting period.
A total of 186 new COVID-19 hospital admissions were recorded, up from 161 the previous week.
One new patient required intubation, while two additional deaths were reported.
Flu positivity reaches 10%
Influenza activity also increased, with positivity in the community approaching 10%, the threshold marking the beginning of seasonal flu activity.
Hospital admissions due to influenza rose to 83, compared with 58 in the previous week.
Authorities also recorded one new severe laboratory-confirmed influenza case requiring intensive care treatment and one additional death.
Since the beginning of influenza surveillance, Greece has recorded 16 laboratory-confirmed cases requiring intensive care and four deaths linked to the virus.
Laboratory testing identified 37 positive influenza samples among 593 specimens. Of these, 36 were influenza A and one was influenza B.
Among the 33 influenza A strains that underwent subtyping, 30 belonged to the A(H1)pdm09 subtype and three to A(H3).
Respiratory infections remain under surveillance
Cases of influenza-like illness are increasing, although they remain at relatively low levels.
Severe acute respiratory infection cases are also fluctuating at low levels, with only minor weekly changes.
Meanwhile, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positivity remains consistently very low in both community and hospital surveillance networks.
The latest figures indicate increasing seasonal activity of influenza and COVID-19, with health authorities continuing to monitor infections, hospital admissions and severe cases across the country.
Source:ERTNews
