California's Flu Season Exceeds COVID-19 Deaths
California's 2023 flu season, the worst in over seven years, has led to over 4,300 hospitalizations in February alone, exceeding COVID-19 deaths and resulting in 15 pediatric fatalities due to a highly infectious influenza-A strain and low vaccination rates.
California's Flu Season Exceeds COVID-19 Deaths
California's 2023 flu season, the worst in over seven years, has led to over 4,300 hospitalizations in February alone, exceeding COVID-19 deaths and resulting in 15 pediatric fatalities due to a highly infectious influenza-A strain and low vaccination rates.
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44% Bias Score
Respiratory Illness Surge Overwhelms Canadian Hospitals
Canada's hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in flu, RSV, and COVID-19 cases, leading to longer wait times and at least one death; while some regions are seeing declines, others are experiencing increases, creating uneven pressure on the healthcare system.
Respiratory Illness Surge Overwhelms Canadian Hospitals
Canada's hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in flu, RSV, and COVID-19 cases, leading to longer wait times and at least one death; while some regions are seeing declines, others are experiencing increases, creating uneven pressure on the healthcare system.
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24% Bias Score
Severe Influenza Epidemic Strains French Hospitals
France is experiencing a severe influenza epidemic in early 2025, with exceptionally high hospitalization rates compared to previous years, causing at least 20 hospitals to activate emergency plans due to patient overflow, while low vaccination rates, particularly amongst the elderly and healthcare ...
Severe Influenza Epidemic Strains French Hospitals
France is experiencing a severe influenza epidemic in early 2025, with exceptionally high hospitalization rates compared to previous years, causing at least 20 hospitals to activate emergency plans due to patient overflow, while low vaccination rates, particularly amongst the elderly and healthcare ...
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32% Bias Score
Berlin Influenza Cases Surge, Exceeding 2,000 Weekly
Influenza cases in Berlin have sharply increased to over 2,000 per week, far exceeding last year's figures during the same period, signaling a strong flu season coinciding with RSV and decreasing Covid-19 cases, leading to high demand for combination rapid tests.
Berlin Influenza Cases Surge, Exceeding 2,000 Weekly
Influenza cases in Berlin have sharply increased to over 2,000 per week, far exceeding last year's figures during the same period, signaling a strong flu season coinciding with RSV and decreasing Covid-19 cases, leading to high demand for combination rapid tests.
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28% Bias Score
Warwick Hospital Declares Critical Incident Amidst Severe Flu Season
Warwick Hospital, a high-performing NHS hospital, declared a critical incident due to a severe flu season overwhelming its capacity, forcing the treatment of patients in chairs and ambulances, resulting in hours-long waits for admission.
Warwick Hospital Declares Critical Incident Amidst Severe Flu Season
Warwick Hospital, a high-performing NHS hospital, declared a critical incident due to a severe flu season overwhelming its capacity, forcing the treatment of patients in chairs and ambulances, resulting in hours-long waits for admission.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Flu Cases Surge, Doubling in a Week
The U.S. is experiencing a sharp increase in flu cases, with thirteen states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week, double the number from the week prior; experts warn of potential strain on healthcare systems and the importance of vaccination.
U.S. Flu Cases Surge, Doubling in a Week
The U.S. is experiencing a sharp increase in flu cases, with thirteen states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week, double the number from the week prior; experts warn of potential strain on healthcare systems and the importance of vaccination.
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24% Bias Score