International News Update: December 12, 2023
Xinhua News Report on US Flu Outbreak
The latest report from the Xinhua news agency reveals concerning statistics from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the CDC, the current flu season has seen a staggering 2.6 million domestic cases, resulting in 26,000 hospitalizations and 1,600 fatalities.
Furthermore, the CDC’s weekly update indicates a continued rise in seasonal flu cases across the United States, with particular hotspots in the south-east and south-central regions. The number of weekly flu-related hospitalizations is also on the rise, with a worrying total of 12 childhood flu-related deaths reported for the 2023-2024 season.
In light of these developments, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is strongly urging all individuals aged 6 months and older to receive their annual flu vaccination.
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Tags: XINHUA, United States, flu
International news 3:00 pm 2023-12-12
Xinhua news agency said that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that the number of domestic flu cases this season is at least 2.6 million, including 26,000 hospitalizations and 1,600 deaths.
The CDC’s weekly report states that seasonal flu cases continue to increase in much of the United States. In particular, south-east and south-central areas have reported the most cases.
The number of weekly flu hospitalizations in the United States continues to increase. And four childhood flu patients died in the week ending December 2, bringing the total number of childhood flu deaths in the 2023-2024 season to 12.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone aged 6 months and older get an annual flu shot.
By InfoQuest News Agency (12 December 2023)
Tags: XINHUA , United States , flu
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