Berlin’s Health Update: Tracking COVID-19, Flu, and RSV in April 2026

Berlin’s Health Landscape in April 2026: A Detailed Look at COVID-19, Flu, and RSV

Berlin, April 2, 2026 – The health situation in Berlin continues to be monitored closely, with the latest data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) providing an overview of the prevalence of acute respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). As of April 1, 2026, the city records varying levels of infection across different age groups, highlighting ongoing public health vigilance.

COVID-19 in Berlin: Low Incidence, Continued Monitoring

COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, remains a significant focus. In the last week, Berlin registered 8 new COVID-19 cases. The 7-day incidence rate for COVID-19 across all age groups in Berlin currently stands at 0.2 per 100,000 inhabitants. The highest incidence, at 1.3, is observed in the over-80 age group, with 3 new cases reported in this demographic. Since the pandemic’s onset, Berlin has reported a total of 1,476,888 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Influenza: 396 New Cases in the Last Week of 2025

The “real” flu, or influenza, continues to circulate. In calendar week 52 of 2025, Berlin reported 396 new flu cases, corresponding to an influenza incidence of 10.69. The 60+ age group shows the highest number of new cases.

Acute Respiratory and Flu-like Illnesses on the Rise in Eastern Germany

Beyond specific viruses, the RKI also tracks acute respiratory illnesses (ARE) and influenza-like illnesses (ILI). For calendar week 12 of 2026, the estimated weekly incidence of ARE in the Eastern German region, which includes Berlin, was 6,500 per 100,000 inhabitants. This marks an increase from the previous week’s 5,400 and exceeds the national average of 6,300. Similarly, the incidence of ILI in the Eastern region is estimated at 1,500 per 100,000 inhabitants, up from 800 the previous week, and also above the national average of 1,000.

These estimates are based on voluntary self-reported data from participants registered with the RKI’s GrippeWeb online portal. In calendar week 12/2026, 1,767 participants from the Eastern region and 9,584 nationwide reported their health status.

RSV: Incidence Decline in Calendar Week 52/2025

The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common cause of respiratory infections, saw 66 new cases in Berlin during calendar week 52 of 2025. This represents a decrease of 9 cases compared to the preceding week. The current RSV incidence stands at 1.76 laboratory-confirmed RSV cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

These figures underscore the dynamic nature of infectious disease prevalence and the continuous need for public health surveillance and awareness in Berlin.

Source: https://www.news.de/gesundheit/858233705/corona-grippe-rsv-in-berlin-aktuell-im-april-2026-inzidenz-und-neue-faelle-der-krankheiten-laut-rki-stand-01-04-2026/1/