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Japan hit by nationwide flu outbreak
Japan has been hit by a nationwide flu outbreak, with health authorities reporting influenza cases spreading across the country beyond normal seasonal thresholds. The announcement puts hospitals and public health officials on alert during the winter season, and the story is drawing international attention amid ongoing vigilance over infectious disease outbreaks.
Why now: A nationwide flu epidemic designation in a major country raises public health concerns and echoes pandemic-era anxieties.
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- Japan hit by nationwide flu outbreak · The Japan Times
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