La Rioja remains in epidemic state for respiratory infections

La Rioja remains in an epidemic situation regarding acute respiratory infections (IRA), despite a 22.6% decrease in the global incidence rate. For the week of October 5 to October 11, 2026, the rate was recorded at 425.71 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, down from 550.14 the previous week.

While COVID-19 cases have trended downward from 78.59 to 55.67 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, influenza has seen a slight increase from 16.37 to 19.65 cases per 100,000, though it remains at low levels. No cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) were detected during this period. Children under one year old continue to be the age group with the highest incidence.

Regarding hospitalizations, 23 people remain hospitalized with COVID-19. Eva Martínez, the Director General of Public Health, Consumption, and Care, advised caution as the region is at the beginning of the peak season for respiratory virus circulation. Vaccination efforts are ongoing, with 13,981 influenza doses and 6,559 COVID-19 doses administered since the start of the campaign.