Flu Cases in Scotland More than Double in a Week

Flu cases more than double in a week across Scotland as hospital admissions soar

Cases are rising fast across Scotland.

Flu cases in Scotland more than double in a week

In the week of 24-30 November, lab-confirmed cases rose from 845 to 1,759, according to Public Health Scotland data.

Flu hospital admissions in Scotland increase by 70 per cent as cases surge

Flu cases in Scotland have more than doubled in a week, with hospital admissions rising by 70 per cent

Flu activity continues to increase in Scotland

With case numbers for flu rising sharply this week, Public Health Scotland (PHS) is continuing to encourage those who are eligible to come forward to receive their vaccine.  New figures published today show that laboratory-confirmed cases of flu more than doubled in the past week, rising from 845 to 1,759.   Hospital admissions due to flu also increased by 70% in the past week, rising from 426 the previous week to 724.  Those aged 65 and over, p…