Last winter, the healthcare system sounded the alarm about high workload due to the flu. Now the season is coming to an end. There has been a fairly significant decrease over the past few weeks, says state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén, who is also a professor of infectious diseases at the Sahlgrenska Academy.
SwedenCases of influenza are decreasing for the second week in a row and the peak is now likely reached, according to the Public Health Agency. "The spread of infection reached its peak later compared to previous seasons", says state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén.
SwedenThe flu continues to increase in society and the peak has not yet been reached. The past two weeks have also seen more people needing intensive care due to the disease.
SwedenThe number of influenza cases in the country continues to increase. And the peak is not expected to have been reached yet.
SwedenSeveral different viruses are circulating in Sweden now during the winter. The past few weeks, it's the seasonal flu that has taken extra speed and is expected to increase. We are right at the beginning of this flu season, says state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén.
SwedenThe bacterium mycoplasma continues to spread in the country. It is the largest outbreak of mycoplasma in several years and many need hospital care for pneumonia. But it is difficult to stop the spread of infection.
SwedenGermany has got its first case of the new variant of the disease mpox, previously called monkeypox. It is the second case in Europe.
WorldSweden is facing the largest mycoplasma outbreak in several years. The bacterium can in some cases lead to pneumonia. It's not just a usual peak, but it's probably more than what you normally see, says state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén.
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