According to the weekly analysis of cases of acute respiratory infections hospitalized in “Heratsi” No. 1 and “Muratsan” hospital complexes and the Michael Institute of Surgery, during the 12th week of 2026 (16.03.2026 – 22.03.2026), the number of people hospitalized with severe acute respiratory infections (SRI) continues to increase, new the number of cases was 90, which increased by 4% compared to the cases of the previous week.
The “Heratsi” center states that new cases of HCV made up 7% of the total number of hospitalized patients. The analysis of the distribution of cases in age groups indicates that the total cases were again distributed in two age groups: 0-4 and 5-14 years old. It should be noted that the cases prevailed (60%) in the group of 0-4 years old, which increased by 20% compared to the previous week. 5 of those hospitalized in this age group were in the intensive care unit. In the 5-14 age group, the incidence was 40%.
During the mentioned period, the number of new cases of STD examined for influenza was 4. No cases of death were recorded among those hospitalized with STD.
According to the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (ECDC) weekly summary of influenza surveillance data, the regional influenza index fell below the epidemic threshold from March 9 to 15, 2026. The latter is especially expressed in the primary link. Case activity has been reported in only a few countries. People aged 65 and older predominate among those hospitalized. It should be noted that the share of the A(H1) influenza virus circulating in the region continues to increase, making 43%, and the A (H3) subtype – 57%. At the regional level, the number of tests with a positive flu result decreased from the 10% epidemic threshold to 8%. 22 countries the average rate of positive tests was 3%, with 9 countries reporting at least 10%.
The regional level of SARS-CoV-2 infection activity remained at the same low level (2%) as last week.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity remains high at 10%. It should be noted that the upward trend started 2-3 weeks ago. The burden of disease and the number of positive results remain highest among children under 5 years of age.
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