Key Points

COVID-19

• The epidemic continues to spread at the regional level, with rapid geographic expansion to all areas of the region

• Remarkable epidemic intensity among children under 10 and young adults (ages 30–49)

• Increased demand for care due to suspected Covid-19 in outpatient settings and hospitals

• Rise in hospitalizations and admissions to intensive care

• 2 out of 3 patients admitted to critical care are unvaccinated

• 1 in 5 eligible individuals has received their booster shot

Bronchiolitis

• High epidemic activity among children under 2

Gastroenteritis

• High and rising epidemic activity across all age groups and among children under 5

Influenza and influenza-like illnesses

• Non-epidemic phase

• Slight increase in healthcare utilization for influenza-like illnesses

• A few type A influenza viruses isolated from hospitalized patients