Non-sentinel virological data
Please refer to the Figure and Table below for additional information on non-sentinel specimens tested for influenza viruses for this week.
Genetic characterization
Please refer to the Table below for additional information on viruses that have been characterised genetically
Currently, WHO Europe and ECDC’s February virus characterization report is available and describes available data from circulating viruses for the early weeks of the 2022-2023 influenza season.
Previously published influenza virus characterization reports are available on the ECDC website and the WHO web site.
Antiviral susceptibility of seasonal influenza viruses
Between weeks 36 and 39/2023, 8 virus was assessed for susceptibility to neuraminidase inhibitors and 7 to baloxavir marboxil. Phenotypically and/or genotypically, no markers associated with reduced susceptibility were identified.
This weekly update was prepared by an editorial team at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and WHO Regional Office for Europe.
Maps and commentary do not represent a statement on the legal or border status of the countries and territories shown.
All data reflect what was reported by Thursday 10.00am of the week following the reporting week. Published data should not be used for longitudinal comparisons as countries tend to retrospectively update their data.
The WHO Regional Office for Europe is responsible for the accuracy of the Russian translation.
Kosovo*
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999)
and the International Court of Justice Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.
Suggested citation:
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control/WHO Regional Office for Europe. Flu News Europe, Joint ECDC–WHO weekly influenza update.
Tables and figures should be referenced:
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control/WHO Regional Office for Europe. Flu News Europe, Joint ECDC–WHO weekly influenza update.
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