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Feb 3, 2011
Cold, flu cases above epidemic levels for third straight week
By Salma Khalik, Health Correspondent
THE number of cold and flu cases, which dipped slightly last week, remain above epidemic levels for the third consecutive week.
The 19,225 patients who sought treatment at polyclinics for runny noses, sore throats, body aches and fever for the week beginning on Jan 24 was 7 per cent fewer than the 20,702 patients seen in the previous week.
This time last year, the number was much lower at 15,771...
Feb 3, 2011
Cold, flu cases above epidemic levels for third straight week
By Salma Khalik, Health Correspondent
THE number of cold and flu cases, which dipped slightly last week, remain above epidemic levels for the third consecutive week.
The 19,225 patients who sought treatment at polyclinics for runny noses, sore throats, body aches and fever for the week beginning on Jan 24 was 7 per cent fewer than the 20,702 patients seen in the previous week.
This time last year, the number was much lower at 15,771...