There may be a wave of corona infection this winter – news Trøndelag

– It is likely that this winter we will have a wave of covid-19 and epidemics of influenza, RSV infection and perhaps also whooping cough. The latter three may be larger than we are used to from before the pandemic. This is what FHI writes on its website. On Monday, news was able to tell about a new omicron variant of the virus called BF.7 which is spreading in Norway. Now it may look like there will be another winter with more corona infection again. Can be a big burden on the hospitals – The burden on the hospitals, including their children’s wards, can be big. If several epidemics or waves occur at the same time, the burden can be significant. If they come one after the other, the burden can be prolonged, writes FHI. The municipal health service can also be heavily burdened. FHI further writes that the waves and epidemics may start before Christmas, but most likely the biggest burden will be in January and February. Must prepare The assessment also states that GPs, emergency room attendants and nursing homes must also prepare for increased workload. – The burden can start as early as December and become long-lasting if waves and epidemics come one after the other. Simultaneous waves or epidemics can cause a great strain. They further write that people who become ill with new respiratory symptoms should stay at home until they no longer feel ill. Widespread immunity – There is widespread immunity in the population after the vast majority have been infected, vaccinated or both. Since this summer, many elderly people and people with other risk factors have had their protection refreshed with a new vaccine dose. The immunity will protect most people well against a serious course of covid-19. FHI has also assessed the situation surrounding influenza infection. – Immunity in the population is still believed to be lower than normal due to little or limited influenza circulation in recent seasons, and mainly from only one of several influenza viruses. There are still an unusual number of children who have never encountered the flu virus before.



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