Seasonal Flu Cases Double in Switzerland as COVID-19 Declines

Swiss health authorities report sharp increase in influenza cases while COVID-19 wave appears to have peaked, with flu incidents reaching 5.03 per 100,000 inhabitants.

Key Takeaways

Seasonal flu cases have doubled in Switzerland in December 2024
COVID-19 cases are declining after reaching peak in early October
XEC variant is the most common COVID-19 variant in Switzerland

By The Numbers

5.03

flu cases per 100,000 inhabitants

7.3

COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants

14.71

COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants at peak

They Said

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

Rising Flu Cases Alert

COVID-19 Decline

Public Health Response

Impact and Recommendations

Sources & References

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

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