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Heads up: these are the areas with the highest circulation of respiratory viruses in the country during Holy Week
In the midst of Holy Week travel season, Colombia faces a critical moment in public health due to high population mobility coinciding with widespread circulation of respiratory viruses.
TL;DR
- Colombia has registered 1,386,909 cases of acute respiratory infections (ARI) in 2026.
- The highest number of accumulated ARI cases are in Bogotá (311,715), Antioquia (248,560), and Cundinamarca (71,788).
- Municipalities with high alert for unusual consultations include Bello (18,375) and Soledad (18,207).
- Whooping cough cases have increased to 1,348, with a concentration in Antioquia (393), Bogotá (275), and Santander (96).
- Experts recommend mask-wearing in closed spaces, frequent hand washing, and avoiding crowds to reduce contagion risks.
- Individuals with respiratory symptoms are advised to avoid travel to prevent spreading infections.