Of the 100,000 patients, 38 went to the GP with flu-like symptoms. That is the same number as a week ago. This number has now fallen below the so-called epidemic limit of 58 out of 100,000 patients for the fourth week in a row.
Influenza virus is still present
However, because the influenza virus is still widely found, Nivel, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and Erasmus MC are closely monitoring the development of the virus. The researchers also look at other factors, such as information from hospitals and the percentage of patients who eventually carry a flu virus.
Other viruses can also cause flu-like symptoms, such as the RS virus, the coronavirus and the rhinovirus. In the samples taken, these viruses were found less than the influenza virus.
Prevent absenteeism
Illness is annoying for the sick person himself, but it can also entail extra pressure for colleagues who already experience a high workload and have to take care of the work of sick colleagues. That is why it is important to prevent absenteeism due to illness. Curious how you do that? We give you some useful tips.