​Japan reports record-high cases of flu

Japan's health ministry reports a record-high number of influenza cases, with 64.39 patients per clinic on average in late December. All 47 prefectures see increases, leading to school closures. Flu cases reach 'warning levels' in 43 prefectures, with hospitals overwhelmed and flu medicine demand surging.

​Japan reports record-high cases of flu
Japan's health ministry reports a record-high number of influenza cases, with 64.39 patients per clinic on average in late December. All 47 prefectures see increases, leading to school closures. Flu cases reach 'warning levels' in 43 prefectures, with hospitals overwhelmed and flu medicine demand surging.