Flu wave in Upper Austria: Numbers fall, hope grows!

Flu wave in Upper Austria: Numbers fall, hope grows!

The flu wave in Upper Austria has reached its peak and is now on the retreat. Current figures show that the infections have dropped significantly. As the Medical University of Vienna , the number of Influenza and flu-related diseases reached its highs in now Sick leave in the region declined. Last week, 943 people were reported as sick leave because of influenza - a significant decline compared to the previous week with 1,207 people.

In addition, the hospitals also record a decrease in recordings from flu cases. The situation continued to deteriorate compared to the previous year, since the sick leave is still above the level of the previous year, but the downward trend is still unmistakable. According to ooe.orf.at , the trend of the falling diseases is a positive light view that relieves the local health facilities. However, experts emphasize that caution is required, especially for endangered groups that are most affected by the effects of the flu.