Weekly influenza surveillance overview, week 50 2013
Surveillance report
In week 50/2013:
• Of 29 reporting countries, 28 recorded low-intensity influenza activity.
• Of 561 sentinel specimens tested across 24 countries, 45 (8%) were positive for influenza virus.
• Seven hospitalised laboratory-confirmed influenza cases were reported by four countries.
Since the start of 2013-2014 influenza surveillance in week 40/2013, there has been no evidence of sustained influenza activity in Europe. However, indicators suggest that the season may be starting in some countries.
• Of 29 reporting countries, 28 recorded low-intensity influenza activity.
• Of 561 sentinel specimens tested across 24 countries, 45 (8%) were positive for influenza virus.
• Seven hospitalised laboratory-confirmed influenza cases were reported by four countries.
Since the start of 2013-2014 influenza surveillance in week 40/2013, there has been no evidence of sustained influenza activity in Europe. However, indicators suggest that the season may be starting in some countries.
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Weekly influenza surveillance overview, week 50 2013
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