Weekly influenza surveillance overview, week 52 2013
Surveillance report
For week 52/2013:
• All 11 reporting countries recorded low-intensity influenza activity and all but one reported stable or decreasing trends.
• Of 46 sentinel specimens tested across seven countries, six (13%) were positive for influenza virus.
Since the start of weekly reporting on influenza surveillance for the 2013–2014 season in week 40/2013, there has been no evidence of sustained influenza activity in Europe. Due to the low level of reporting during the Christmas/New Year holidays, a comprehensive report on influenza activity in Europe cannot be provided.
• All 11 reporting countries recorded low-intensity influenza activity and all but one reported stable or decreasing trends.
• Of 46 sentinel specimens tested across seven countries, six (13%) were positive for influenza virus.
Since the start of weekly reporting on influenza surveillance for the 2013–2014 season in week 40/2013, there has been no evidence of sustained influenza activity in Europe. Due to the low level of reporting during the Christmas/New Year holidays, a comprehensive report on influenza activity in Europe cannot be provided.
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Weekly influenza surveillance overview, week 52 2013
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