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The Health Directorate of Luxembourg's Ministry of Health and Social Security has published its weekly retrospective report on the evolution of the main acute respiratory infections, including COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and whooping cough.
During week 46, from Monday 11 to Sunday 17 November 2024, the number of positive SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) cases increased slightly, from 104 to 116 cases, up 12% compared to the previous week. However, the viral concentration detected in wastewater showed a decrease.
The latest available sequencing data revealed that the KP.3 variant remained predominant in October 2024.
The number of influenza (flu) cases reported by laboratories has remained stable, increasing from 28 to 29 cases, while remaining at a low level. During the last four weeks, influenza A represented 67.5% of cases and influenza B represented 32.5% of cases.
Moreover, the number of RSV cases increased, with 53 confirmed cases, compared to 24 the previous week.
The number of whooping cough cases remained at a low level, but recorded an increase, from three to six cases.
