The wave of colds continues to gather pace in Saxony. The number of respiratory infections is at a high level, according to the latest report from the State Investigation Institute (LUA). Influenza viruses in particular are currently circulating strongly.
Almost 100 people have died from influenza since the fall
All age groups continue to be affected, but young children and primary school pupils as well as older adults have recently been infected particularly often. According to reports from health authorities, infections are particularly common in retirement homes, hospitals and children's facilities. From January 26 to February 1, around 3,400 new cases of influenza were reported in Saxony. This was around five percent more than in the previous week. Since the start of the season at the end of September, 95 people between the ages of 58 and 100 have died from influenza.
