Respi-Radar: a tool to monitor respiratory infections, Belgium, winter season 2023/24.

ABSTRACT: Following the experience gained during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Belgian Risk Assessment Group (RAG) developed the Respi-Radar in the summer of 2023 to assess the epidemiological situation of respiratory infections and inform public health preparedness and response in Belgium. The Respi-Radar consists of four risk levels (green, yellow, orange and red), which indicate the extent of viral circulation and/or pressure on the healthcare system. Based on these risk levels, authorities can apply adequate measures depending on the epidemiological trends. The Respi-Radar uses six indicators from the influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory infection sentinel surveillances in nursing homes, primary and secondary healthcare and wastewater surveillance. Additional information such as data

SUBMITTER: De Muylder G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12413606 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature