RSV cases ‘remain high’ in NSW, surpassing COVID-19 and flu cases

There are a excessive variety of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) instances in NSW, whereas COVID-19 and flu case numbers stay regular and low.

There’s been a 9 per cent improve in notifications of RSV instances over the past week, bringing the full quantity to 3084, in response to NSW Health.

Meanwhile,1648 COVID-19 instances and 1555 flu instances had been recorded previously week.

While COVID-19 and flu case notifications have additionally elevated by greater than 9 per cent over the past 7 days, the general quantity of optimistic instances stays decrease than the most recent RSV numbers.

“COVID-19 and influenza activity remain at low levels,” NSW Health mentioned in its weekly respiratory surveillance report.

“There are, however, some indications of an increase in influenza with an increase in notifications since last week and two consecutive weeks of increase in the proportion of positive influenza tests.

“Presentations to, and admissions from, emergency departments for youngsters with bronchiolitis stay excessive. RSV exercise stays at excessive ranges.”