Flu Numbers Rise While Vaccine Rates Remain Low, Overwhelming Hospitals

Flu numbers rise while vaccine rates remain low, overwhelming hospitals

The flu season is ramping up with more cases, more hospital admissions and more patients sent to intensive care units.

June sees sharp rise in flu and enterovirus cases

The Health Bureau (SSM) reported a total of 1,616 cases of notifiable diseases in June. Among these, enterovirus infections showed a significant monthly increase, with 153 cases recorded – approximately 2.8 times higher than the previous month. However, this represents an 86.2% decrease compared to the same period last year. Influenza cases also rose sharply, […] The post June sees sharp rise in flu and enterovirus cases appeared first on MACAU …