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Increase in Influenza Cases in Austria

Die Grippe in Österreich nimmt Fahrt auf.
Die Grippe in Österreich nimmt Fahrt auf. ©APA/BARBARA GINDL (Symbolbild)
The influenza in Austria is slowly gaining momentum.

Last week, an increasing activity of influenza viruses was registered in Austria, according to the Center for Virology at the Medical University of Vienna.

Increase in Influenza Cases in Austria

So far, no flu viruses have been registered in only three federal states - Vorarlberg, Salzburg and Carinthia. In Burgenland, there have been isolated influenza cases, and in all other federal states, there have been repeated cases. According to estimates, the number of influenza infections in calendar week 50 was 2,224 per 100,000 inhabitants. The week before, the number of infections per 100,000 inhabitants was estimated at 1,909.

Influenza Reporting Service of the City of Vienna

(APA/Red)

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