Seasonal flu is spreading in Luxembourg, the number of cases recorded by the authorities is constantly increasing.
The Ministry of Health has just noted a very sharp increase in flu cases. After five consecutive weeks, the flu is taking hold a little more in Luxembourg.
In just one week, the virus has infected twice as many people: the number of cases increased from 375 to 745 as of December 22. While there were less than a hundred cases a month ago, as of November 24. The number of Covid cases is lower (109 cases).
“During the last five weeks, there have been 82% influenza A and 18% influenza B among the typed results. Among the influenza A virus samples, the subtypes identified are A(H1) pdm9 (46 %) and A(H3) (54%)” details the ministry, which sees “the start of the annual wave of seasonal flu”.
In addition to the flu vaccine, it is possible to protect yourself by respecting these few barrier gestures.
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for 30 seconds, scrubbing palms, fingers, backs of hands and under nails thoroughly.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, use the crook of your elbow.
- Throw used tissues in the trash immediately and then wash your hands.
- Avoid physical contact such as hugs, kisses and handshakes.
- Avoid crowds and gatherings during the epidemic season.
- Stay home if you are sick to avoid contaminating those around you.
- Ventilate the rooms regularly, at least 3 to 4 times a day for 10 minutes.
