The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reports a significant rise in flu cases in Germany, indicating the onset of a flu wave. Laboratory-confirmed cases have surged from approximately 1,220 in early December to about 4,560 by the end of December. Hospitalizations…
Basel University Hospital has reinstated a mask mandate for staff and visitors with patient contact due to increasing numbers of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 cases. The decision follows a rise in infections during the holiday season. Health officials stress the…
Hospitalized flu cases in Ireland are projected to nearly double, with estimates reaching 800-900 by year’s end, according to Dr. Colm Henry of the Health Service Executive (HSE). The anticipated peak in January will exacerbate existing pressures on hospitals and…
The article explores the potential crisis within the National Health Service (NHS) as it confronts a dual threat from seasonal flu and respiratory viruses, alongside ongoing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic and a surge in RSV cases. Experts warn that…
