Syndromic surveillance summary: 14 October 2021 week 40
Updated 6 January 2022
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Reporting week: 4 October to 10 October 2021
During week 40, respiratory indicators continued to increase across all systems particularly in children and young adults.
Remote health advice syndromic surveillance system
During week 40, NHS 111 calls and online assessments for respiratory indicators continued to increase, with NHS 111 calls for cold or flu, cough, difficulty breathing and sore throat all above expected levels. Online assessments for cough and sore throat are also above expected levels. ‘Potential COVID-19’ calls and online assessments increased nationally, particularly in adults 15 to 44 years.
GP in hours syndromic surveillance system
During week 40, GP consultations for lower and upper respiratory tract infections continued to increase, with consultations for both increasing in all age groups except those aged under 1 and 5 to 14 years.
GP out of hours syndromic surveillance system
During week 40, GP out-of-hours contacts for acute respiratory indicators continued to increase, particularly in school aged children (5 to 14 years) and young adults (15 to 44 years).
Emergency department syndromic surveillance system
During week 40, emergency department (ED) attendances for acute respiratory infections continued to increase, notably in the age groups under 44 years. Influenza-like-illness is also increasing, mainly in the 1 to 4 and 5 to 14 years age groups. ED attendances for acute bronchiolitis have increased nationally, mainly in childhood age groups.
Ambulance syndromic surveillance system
During week 40, COVID-19-like calls increased. Calls for cardiac or respiratory arrest and unconscious or passing out indicators remained above expected levels for the time of year.