14 h. ago England flu hotspots mapped: See areas worst hit by 'mutant strain'

Flu cases are surging across England with people being urged to go back to wearing face masks if have symptoms – and below a map highlights the worst affected hospitals in the country

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17 h. ago Mystery China virus outbreak spreads overseas as Russia battles rise in 'mutant' strain

A 'mutant' virus that sparked an outbreak in China is now on the rise in Russia after cases of the A(H3N2) strain continue to rise with almost a 20% increase in patients last week

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20 h. ago Government warns schools grappling with 'superflu' should only close in extreme circumstances as mutant strain spreads across Europe and more UK hospitals declare critical incidents

Headteachers are being told to consider the impact on education and wellbeing before an emergency shutdown due to the 'superflu' outbreak and to do their best to minimise disruption.

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37 h. ago H3N2 explained: The 'mutant' flu strain driving unprecedented flu season in UK

The mutated H3N2 strain, called 'subclade K' has spread rapidly in recent weeks

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6 d. ago Virologists warn a 'super flu' is sweeping UK after Laura Woods blamed 'virus' for fainting live on air 

A troublesome mutant strain of the flu is believed to be more infectious and leading to more severe illness and hospital admissions than last year.

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6 d. ago How a super flu virus is sweeping Britain and threatens to ruin Christmas

A troublesome mutant strain of the flu is believed to be more infectious and leading to more severe illness and hospital admissions than last year.

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3 w. ago Weather maps show places set to be worst hit as Wales faces 24 hours of downpours

Parts of the country will be seeing intense rainfall, especially during the afternoon of November 14

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3 w. ago Everything to know about mutant H3N2 flu strain as health officials issue 'important' alert

The flu virus has mutated, sparking an 'unusually early' surge in cases across England

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4 w. ago Health bosses issue flu vaccine update as mutant strain sparks 'unusually early' season

The UKHSA has 'strongly encouraged' the public to get vaccinated 'as soon as possible'

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4 w. ago Why is the mutant flu strain more dangerous than normal? And HOW does it kill? As UK braces for 'worst flu season on record', experts explain

Figures show flu cases are already more than three times higher than the same point last year, largely driven by a surge among school-aged children.

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4 w. ago Mutant flu strain could overwhelm hospitals and trigger worst flu season in a decade

A potentially dangerous new strain of the virus has emerged and started spreading much earlier than usual in the UK.

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last month Mutant strain could overwhelm hospitals and trigger worst flu season in a decade

A potentially dangerous new strain of the virus has emerged and started spreading much earlier than usual in the UK.

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