05/11/2026
🍂 The 2026/27 flu season has begun – and infection numbers are rising.
The first weeks of the current flu season already show increasing influenza activity across Germany.
📊 Latest figures from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), as of 3 November 2026:
- 2,695 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases since the beginning of the season (week 40).
- 701 newly confirmed cases in calendar week 44 alone.
-695of the 1,669 cases with known hospitalization status required hospital treatment.
- 10 deaths associated with laboratory-confirmed influenza have been reported so far.
These figures highlight the importance of effective hygiene measures during the colder months. Offices, medical practices, hospitals and other frequently used indoor spaces face particular challenges during the respiratory virus season.
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We wish you a healthy autumn and winter season!