Seasonal Flu Cases Double as COVID-19 Declines in Switzerland

Swiss health authorities report a sharp increase in influenza cases while COVID-19 infections show a downward trend, marking a shift in the country's winter disease patterns.

Key Takeaways

Seasonal flu cases have doubled in Switzerland during December 2024
COVID-19 cases show a downward trend in Switzerland
The XEC variant is currently the dominant COVID-19 strain in Switzerland

By The Numbers

5.03

flu cases per 100,000 inhabitants (Dec 9-15)

7.3

COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants (current)

14.71

COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants (peak in October)

They Said

"The Covid-19 wave appears to have peaked"
— Federal Office of Public Health

Overview of Winter Disease Patterns

Rising Influenza Cases

COVID-19 Decline

Public Health Implications

Sources & References

Seasonal flu on the rise and Covid on the wane in Switzerland

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