Republika Srpska reports 4,204 respiratory infection cases

The Institute for Public Health has reported 4,204 cases of acute respiratory infections (ARI) and 479 cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) in Republika Srpska during the 40th week of the year. The highest incidence of influenza-like illnesses was recorded in the Foča and Trebinje regions.

Thirteen patients required hospitalization due to severe acute respiratory infection (SARI), with the youngest age groups being the most affected in this category. One death was reported involving an elderly individual with multiple comorbidities; the specific cause of the SARI was not determined.

Regarding viral activity, the influenza A(H3) strain is currently the most detected. While SARS-CoV-2 continues to circulate at both primary and hospital levels, the mortality rate for COVID-19 remains low. Additionally, RSV virus activity is reported to be very low across Europe.