1. Influenza cases in Japan have more than doubled compared to the previous week, with over 57,000 cases reported nationwide.
2. The average number of patients per medical institution is currently 14.9, marking the first time this season that it has exceeded 10.
3. The health ministry is urging people to practice hygiene measures like hand washing and mask wearing, and also suggests considering vaccination due to the high number of cases across all 47 prefectures.
2. The average number of patients per medical institution is currently 14.9, marking the first time this season that it has exceeded 10.
3. The health ministry is urging people to practice hygiene measures like hand washing and mask wearing, and also suggests considering vaccination due to the high number of cases across all 47 prefectures.
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Increase in influenza cases in Japan: Over 57,000 cases reported nationwide, marking the first time this season that the average number of patients per medical institution exceeded 10 (14.9). The health ministry advises hygiene measures like hand washing and mask wearing, and recommends
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251107_19/#summary
Date: Nov. 7, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-07
Created: 2025/11/08 19:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:35
Last Read: 2025/11/08 22:02