Influenza Incidence Rises in Latvia 0 7

Last week, influenza incidence increased, and the proportion of laboratory-confirmed influenza samples reached 18% compared to 10.5% the week before. At the same time, the incidence level was still lower than before the holidays, when a seasonal peak was recorded.

Influenza was clinically diagnosed in 211 patients, averaging 303.9 cases per 100,000 population, which is 13.2% higher than the previous week. The incidence rate the week before was 268.5 cases per 100,000 population.

Last week, influenza cases were detected in all ten monitoring zones, averaging 303.9 cases per 100,000 population.

The highest incidence rate remains in Jelgava, where 879.8 cases per 100,000 residents were recorded. The incidence is also high in the Jekabpils municipality, with 626.5 cases per 100,000 residents, and in Jurmala, with 606.2 cases per 100,000 residents.

As in other seasons, influenza incidence is higher among children under 14 years old, especially in the age group of 5-14 years.

During the week, 933 patients with symptoms of other acute respiratory infections sought medical attention, which amounts to 1343.7 cases per 100,000 population and is approximately in line with the level of the previous week, when the rate was 1389.6 cases per 100,000 population.

The proportion of positive results for "Covid-19" decreased to 6.5%. A total of 554 tests were conducted, of which 36, or 6.5%, confirmed the presence of the virus.

Last week, 73 patients with confirmed "Covid-19" infection were admitted to hospitals.

At the same time, the number of hospitalizations for "Covid-19" decreased; however, last week, four deaths of patients with confirmed "Covid-19" infection were recorded. A total of 12 deaths have been registered since the beginning of the year, and in 2025, 132 deaths of patients with "Covid-19" have been recorded.