Japan reports record influenza cases as health officials advise against travel

dailystar.co.uk February 4, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

Japan is experiencing a record surge in influenza cases, with over 66,000 new cases reported monthly and a total of 9.52 million confirmed cases as of January 26. Hospitals are at full capacity. Health officials are advising against travel to Japan unless necessary. Pharmacies are running low on flu medication, and the public is urged to wear masks and practice hygiene. Experts are warning that the situation could worsen globally, with some labeling it a crisis. The UK has not issued travel warnings, but officials caution that travel safety cannot be guaranteed.


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