Sniffling persists across the Netherlands as the flu epidemic, already the longest in 20 years, refuses to fade. Data from respected research institute Nivel reveals a recent uptick in cases after 17 grueling weeks.
Peak surpassed, but activity lingers
Last week, 61 per 100,000 people sought medical care for flu-like symptoms—far below February's peak, when rates were three times higher.
Cold weather fuels persistence
Prolonged low temperatures and humidity are key factors, enabling the flu virus to survive longer in the environment, per health experts.
