US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, one year after…
Flu cases surging in California as officials warn of powerful virus strain
California officials are issuing warnings about a new flu strain that is increasing flu-related cases and hospitalizations statewide,…
Hundreds of Coloradans hospitalized with flu as numbers explode into record territory
Updated 11:48 a.m. With Christmas only a few days behind us and New Year’s coming up, Colorado is…
Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know
WASHINGTON (AP) — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus…
Flu cases among people aged 65 and older up by almost 25% over past week – The Irish Times
Cases of flu among people aged 65 and older have increased by almost 25 per cent over the…
Emergency departments face unprecedented demand, but drop in people presenting with flu – The Irish Times
The number of people presenting to emergency departments with influenza has fallen in the past week, according to…
More than 1,000 people expected in hospital with peak projected for Christmas week – The Irish Times
There are expected to be between 800 and 1,100 people in hospital with the flu on any given…
Four-year-old boy dies of flu
A four-year-old boy from northern Israel has died as a result of influenza, the Health Ministry reported late…
Nasty bug sweeping Ireland can strike twice as HSE issues urgent symptoms warning
Ireland is currently experiencing a high level surge of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug that can be…
17 deaths so far this winter, figures show – The Irish Times
A total of 17 people have died from influenza this winter period so far, the infectious diseases watchdog…
Queensland records worst flu season in a decade, with cases 18 per cent up on last year
Queensland has recorded its worst year in more than a decade for cases of the flu, but experts…
Staff at out-of-hours GP service Caredoc to go on strike tomorrow – The Journal
Staff at out-of-hours GP service Caredoc to go on strike tomorrow The JournalTalks between HSE and Caredoc break down RTE.ieStrikes…