Overview
- Between December 29 and January 4, 1,169 flu cases were confirmed in Euskadi, a 4% rise from the previous week.
- Hospitals report 217 patients admitted with influenza, including four in intensive care, with overall occupancy at 83%.
- Health officials characterize the increase as a slight rebound linked to Christmas family and social gatherings.
- Osakidetza has administered 590,495 flu vaccines this season, up 11% from last year, which authorities credit with reducing overall impact.
- Incidence is highest in Álava at 830 per 100,000, followed by Bizkaia at 736 and Gipuzkoa at 652, and symptomatic people are urged to wear masks.