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New figures from the Welsh Government show a mixed picture for winter respiratory viruses in Wales, with COVID-19 hospital admissions increasing while influenza and RSV cases declined.<\/p>\n
The data, from the Science, Research and Evidence (SRE) Division\u2019s weekly surveillance report, cover the week ending 28 December 2025.<\/p>\n
COVID-19 admissions rose from 10 to 15 confirmed community-acquired cases. <\/p>\n
The number of patients already in hospital with the virus fell from 88 to 71, with one in critical care compared to two the previous week.<\/p>\n
Positive test rates for COVID-19 in hospitals and GP practices remained stable at 2.2%. <\/p>\n
The Omicron subvariant XFG.3 continues to be the most frequently detected strain in Wales, representing nearly a third of sequenced cases.<\/p>\n
For influenza, confirmed hospital admissions fell from 176 to 106. <\/p>\n
Inpatient cases also decreased, from 284 to 261. <\/p>\n
However, test positivity increased to 19.8%. <\/p>\n
Influenza A(H3) remains the dominant subtype.<\/p>\n
The SRE Division projects that flu admissions may increase or stabilise during early January.<\/p>\n
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) admissions fell again, from 95.1 to 64.0 cases per 100,000 children under five, though levels remain high. <\/p>\n
A total of 134 inpatients had confirmed RSV, including 10 in critical care.<\/p>\n
According to the report, overall acute respiratory infection consultations decreased among under-fives but rose slightly in adults.<\/p>\n
Six outbreaks of acute respiratory illness were reported to Public Health Wales during the week, all in residential care homes.<\/p>\n
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