INFLUENZA: The influenza epidemic is further expanding. 1 The number of patients per medical institution exceeded 52 people and updated the record highs since the previous week.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the number of influenza patients reported in the week to 28th last month was 259,000 nationwide, 52.4 people per medical institution, the largest number ever. By age, the number of children from 5 to 14 years old is increasing, accounting for 55%. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare calls for the prevention of infection such as gargle and hand washing, as it seems that trends are expanding in group life like school. By type of influenza virus, B type is the most frequent in over 5 weeks until last week, exceeding 40%.
Source: ANN News, TV ASAHI
