Weekly Flu-Related Hospital Visits Top 180,000 To Hit Decade High

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Taiwan has seen its highest number of weekly flu-related hospital visits in a decade, with 180,000 patients seeking treatment. Health officials report rising severe cases and urge high-risk groups to get vaccinated.

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00:00Taiwan has recorded its highest weekly flu-related medical visits in a decade, with over 180,000

00:08people seeking treatment.

00:1028 deaths and 128 severe cases have also been reported by Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control

00:18in the first week of February.

00:21Health officials say severe cases are rising.

00:24About 13,000 government-funded flu vaccines remain available for high-risk groups, though

00:30more are on the way.

00:31The CDC expects flu cases to decline in the coming weeks, but says large gatherings and

00:36colder weather could prolong the outbreak.

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