The World Health Organization said on the 17th that influenza is spreading in Europe about four weeks earlier than in previous years. Of the 38 countries reporting data, at least 27 have reached high or very high levels of influenza activity. In countries such as Ireland, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, and the United Kingdom, more than half of the influenza-like cases tested were confirmed to be infected with the influenza virus. WHO emphasizes that priority should be given to the elderly, patients with underlying diseases, pregnant women, children and healthcare workers. Influenza cases are expected to continue to rise, and the peak of the epidemic may occur from the end of December to the beginning of January.

The World Health Organization said on the 17th that influenza is spreading in Europe about four weeks earlier than in previous years. Of the 38 countries reporting data, at least 27 have reached high or very high levels of influenza activity. In countries such as Ireland, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, and the United Kingdom, more than half of the influenza-like cases tested were confirmed to be infected with the influenza virus. WHO emphasizes that priority should be given to the elderly, patients with underlying diseases, pregnant women, children and healthcare workers. Influenza cases are expected to continue to rise, and the peak of the epidemic may occur from the end of December to the beginning of January.