Number of respiratory infections continues to rise in Saxony

The number of respiratory infections continues to rise in Saxony. Since the beginning of October, 141 deaths have been reported in connection with a Sars-CoV-2 infection, according to the latest report published by the State Investigation Institute on Friday. The cases involved 60 and 98-year-olds. The upward trend in reported corona infections continues: Eleven percent more cases were registered within a week. Infants and older adults are particularly affected.

The number of cases of influenza has risen by 142 percent compared to the previous week, it was reported. According to the information, young children, primary school children and young adults are particularly affected, as is the case throughout Germany. Since the beginning of October, a total of almost 19,400 flu cases have been registered, and one 78-year-old has died. Last winter, over 30,600 cases of flu were recorded.

There has also been a significant increase of 68 percent in the number of RSV infections, which mainly affect young children, with 738 cases reported so far.