Syndromic surveillance summary: 11 October 2026 week 41
Updated 29 October 2026
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Reporting week 39: 5 to 11 October 2026
During week 41, acute respiratory infection indicators were stable and in line with seasonally expected trends, although continued increases were noted in some older adult age groups. Influenza-like illness and COVID-19-like indicators also stabilised or decreased during the reporting week. In general, influenza-like illness remained above expected levels and with increases continuing in age groups over 45 years.
Remote health advice syndromic surveillance system
NHS 111 triaged calls and online assessments for acute respiratory infections stabilised during week 41. NHS 111 triaged calls and online assessments for eye problems increased, particularly in the 15 to 44 years age group, while overall activity was above seasonally expected baseline levels.
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GP in-hours syndromic surveillance system
During week 41, the COVID-19-like consultation rate stabilised overall but continued to increase in the over 65 years age group. Upper respiratory tract infections remained stable and within seasonal expectations, but there were further increases in the over 45 years age groups. Influenza-like illness (ILI) consultation rates stabilised during week 41, but rates remained above levels expected for the time of year and ILI rates increased in the 45 to 64 years age group.
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GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance system
During week 41, daily contacts for acute respiratory infections stabilised and remained in line with seasonally expected levels. Contacts for influenza-like illness decreased but remained above seasonally expected levels.
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Emergency department (ED) syndromic surveillance system
During week 41, emergency department attendances for acute respiratory infections were stable and at levels expected for the time of year. Influenza-like illness attendances stabilised overall, remaining above expected levels, but further increases were noted in age groups over 45 years. Scarlet fever consultations increased in children aged 1 to 4 and 5 to 14 years.
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Ambulance syndromic surveillance system
During week 41, daily ambulance calls for injuries increased and remained above baseline levels.