As reported by the HSE all indicators of influenza activity in Ireland were at low levels during week 42 2019 (week ending 20th October 2019).
The sentinel GP influenza-like illness (ILI) consultation rate was 5.8 per 100,000 population in week 42 2019, a slight increase compared to the updated rate of 3.4 per 100,000 reported from week 41
ILI rates were below the Irish Baseline Threshold (18.1 per 100,000)
Note that the baseline ILI threshold is (18.1/100,000 population), the medium threshold is (57.5/100,000 population), and high threshold is (86.5/100,000 population).
Oct. 10, 2019, 2:27 p.m.