Tag: "flu season"
Flu cases exceed alert level in Japan
World 16:21 07/11/2025TOKYO -- The average number of new influenza cases per regularly monitored medical institution in Japan in the week through Sunday stood at 14.90, exceeding the alert level of 10, the health ministry said Friday.
Flu season starts earlier than usual in Japan
World 17:07 04/11/2025TOKYO -- Influenza outbreaks have started in Japan in late September, earlier than usual, partly because of increases in cross-border travel.
Season's 1st bird flu infection in Japan confirmed in Hokkaido
World 17:19 22/10/2025SAPPORO -- The Hokkaido government in northern Japan on Wednesday reported the first case of infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed at a poultry farm in the country this season.
Flu season starts in Japan, 2nd earliest in 20 years
World 17:20 03/10/2025TOKYO -- Japan has entered the influenza season nationwide, marking the second-earliest beginning in the past 20 years, the health ministry said Friday.
