Flu
Despite the fact that many people now have a cold, the number of flu reports is still at the same level as in other years, reports research institute Nivel. They keep track of the number of flu reports to GPs. Until the middle of last week, only 14 in 100,000 people with flu symptoms went to the doctor. This number has not increased significantly compared to the rest of the year.
Despite the favorable figures so far, there is cause for concern. A major flu wave is expected in the course of the autumn. “The standard is that after a weak flu year there is one strong flu year is coming,” says professor of infectious diseases Andreas Voss of Radboudumc. Last year everyone was inside and the flu virus barely got a chance to spread. That is probably also the reason that there were hardly any people with the flu last year.
Coronacijfers
Because the flu wave was largely absent last year, people no longer have immunity against the virus and are extra susceptible this year. “So it can still be difficult in healthcare,” says Voss. Especially given the number of corona patients that is likely to rise in the coming months. “Because people are now going in more.”
