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COVID-19 and influenza infections are increasing in Greece, with hospital admissions for both viruses rising during the first week of November, according to the latest epidemiological report from the National Public Health Organization (EODY).

Between November 2 and 8, 2026, hospitals recorded 186 new admissions of COVID-19 patients, up from 161 the previous week. Admissions for influenza also climbed, reaching 83 from 58.

The week also saw two new deaths from COVID-19 and one from laboratory-confirmed influenza. One patient with COVID-19 required intubation, while a new severe influenza case was admitted to an intensive care unit.

Flu positivity reaches seasonal threshold

Influenza positivity in the community rose to nearly 10%, reaching the epidemic threshold that marks the start of seasonal flu activity, according to EODY’s primary health care Sentinel surveillance network.

Of 593 samples tested during the reporting period, 37 were positive for influenza viruses: 36 for type A and one for type B.

Among the 33 influenza A strains that underwent subtyping, 30 were identified as A(H1)pdm09 and three as A(H3).

Since influenza surveillance began, Greece has recorded 16 laboratory-confirmed cases requiring intensive care and four deaths associated with laboratory-confirmed influenza.

The number of influenza-like illness cases per 1,000 visits remains low but is trending upward, the report said.

COVID-19 positivity and hospital admissions increase

The positivity rate from SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic tests conducted nationwide also showed an upward trend.

Alongside the 186 new hospital admissions, authorities recorded one new intubation and two deaths during the week.

The number of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) cases per 1,000 hospital admissions remained at low levels, with minor week-to-week fluctuations.

RSV levels remain low

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positivity remained consistently very low, both in the community and among patients monitored through the SARI surveillance network.

The latest figures cover the period from November 2 to 8 and are based on EODY’s epidemiological surveillance.