Data Report

A double whammy Of News from Japan and England sources....

SUMMARY:
Japan is facing a nationwide flu outbreak.  (Oct 17, 2025)
Cases have surged significantly, leading to hospitalizations and school closures.This epidemic has arrived nearly five weeks earlier than expected ..

LINK:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/new-pandemic-coming-japan-declares-nationwide-flu-outbreak-over-4000-hospitalised/articleshow/124484790.cms

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Early flu wave could lead to ‘long and drawn out’ Winter for England NHS (October 30 2025)

SUMMARY:
The flu season has hit the NHS England more than a month earlier than usual, with cases three times higher than this time last year.

The UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA’s) latest surveillance data published today shows cases have increased this week from 6.1% up to 8.2% – largely driven by a spike among school-aged children – and is up from 2.9% this time last year.

It follows the warning signs from the Asia-pacific, where Japan has already declared a flu epidemic, with many schools needing to close.

LINK:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/2025/10/early-flu-wave-could-lead-to-long-and-drawn-out-winter-for-nhs/