Oms, the Flu Is 4 Weeks Early in the European Region

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The flu epidemic has hit Europe remarkably early this year, about four weeks earlier than in previous seasons. The early start, combined with the dominance of a new virus strain, is putting healthcare systems in several countries under severe strain, warns the World Health Organization (WHO).

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The flu season in Europe has started about four weeks earlier than in previous years, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. In six countries, more than half of patients tested for the flu-like illness tested positive for the flu.

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The influence is early in the European Region: it started about four weeks earlier than in previous seasons and with a new dominant viral strain that is putting pressure on health systems in some countries. (ANSA)