Hamburg Faces Rising Respiratory Illnesses as Flu Cases Surge
Hamburg, Germany - Respiratory illnesses are on teh rise in Hamburg, with flu-like diseases currently exceeding national averages. The incidence of these illnesses, tracked through voluntary reporting to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), has increased from 1,500 to an estimated 1,700 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the latest reporting week (calendar week 38/2025). This uptick mirrors trends observed in northern Germany and places the region above the nationwide average of 1,200 cases per 100,000.
The increasing prevalence of respiratory infections comes as Germany enters its typical fall/winter season for these viruses. While the data relies on self-reporting through the RKI’s Grippweb portal – with 1,608 participants from the north (West) region and 8,729 nationwide contributing data in week 38 – it signals a potential strain on healthcare resources and highlights the importance of preventative measures. The reported figures are not laboratory-confirmed, but serve as an early indicator of illness trends.
Currently, Hamburg is experiencing no new cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The city’s RSV incidence remains at 0 laboratory-confirmed cases per 100,000 inhabitants. However, Hamburg previously saw a peak in RSV cases during calendar week 08/2025, with 152 new cases reported, equating to an incidence of 8.03 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
The RKI continues to monitor these trends and provides daily updates based on incoming data. Residents with concerns or questions are encouraged to contact Note@news.de.
