Ibiza is the Balearic island with the highest incidence of influenza in the last week, with 103.1 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, according to the latest balance of the Ministry of Health for the period from 8 to 14 December. Despite the general upturn, the Balearic Islands remain in a low-intensity epidemic phase.
The average incidence in the archipelago stands at 75 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, slightly above the 65 recorded the previous week. Most of the infections correspond to influenza A, which concentrates 55% of the cases, followed by influenza B.
After Ibiza, the highest rate is recorded in Menorca (75.3) and Mallorca (70.8), while Formentera has a significantly lower incidence, with 25.9 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, making it the island with the lowest incidence.
Low risk scenario
Despite the increase in infections, the Balearic Islands remains in stage I of the Protocol of Recommendations for the Control of Infectious Diseases of the Ministry of Health, which corresponds to a low risk situation. In this context, the health authorities recommend the use of masks for people with respiratory symptoms, as well as in vulnerable environments or with a high influx of people.
The Regional Ministry of Health has reinforced these recommendations in view of the increase in cases and has insisted on the importance of influenza vaccination, especially at the beginning of the epidemic period, to ensure high coverage in the shortest possible time.
Health contingency plan
In view of the expected increase in the pressure of care due to respiratory viruses, IbSalut maintains an active contingency plan that includes the provision of up to 215 hospital beds throughout the Balearic Islands, as well as coordination between hospitals, primary care and SAMU 061.
For the moment, the activations have been concentrated in Mallorca, with reinforcements of beds and health personnel in centers such as Son Espases and Son Llàtzer, although the device is prepared to adapt to the epidemiological evolution in the rest of the islands, including Ibiza.
Health authorities recommend the population to go to the health center in case of persistent symptoms and to make a responsible use of emergency services.
