Drop in coronavirus infections, rise in flu cases; 57 deaths due to Covid-19
New cases of SARS-CoV-2 dropped over the week of April 24-30 while those of influenza (flu) rose, according to the weekly report by the National Public Health Organization (EODY).
Hospital admissions for coronavirus also dropped last week but were up 3% compared to the average weekly for admissions during the last 4 weeks. In addition, the number of new intubations in April 24-30 also dropped compared to the previous week, also registering a 17% drop compared to the average of new intubations in the last 4 weeks.
At present, 61 people are intubated with Covid-19 in Greek hospitals, while another 57 died during the week of April 24-30. The median age of those who died was 84 (age range: 59-102).
Weekly sampling of virus loads in urban waste in Greece showed a rise in SARS-CoV-2 in 6 of 10 regions checked.
In terms of the flu, there was no case requiring admission to intensive care units (ICUs), or any new death reported, during the week of April 24-30.
A total of 68 people with flu have been hospitalized in ICUs since the start of the flu season and 26 people have died. A total of 79% of infections relate to type A, and of these the most common were subtype A (H3N2).
A drop was registered in flu-like illnesses across all age groups this past week, while respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remained at the same low levels as the week prior. [ΑΜNΑ]
