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Czech news in brief for December 15: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Czechia enters flu epidemic phase
Czechia has entered a flu epidemic, with respiratory infections rising nearly 20 percent in a week, according to the State Institute of Health. Chief hygienist Barbora Macková said influenza A is now dominant, with 1,486 cases per 100,000 people. The sharpest increase was among children aged six to 14. Health officials urged preventive measures, including masks in crowded indoor spaces and healthcare facilities. The chief hygienist called for compliance with measures that prevent the spread of respiratory infections, such as covering your mouth when coughing or wearing masks or respirators.
https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/ar...hia has entered a flu,children aged six to 14.
Czechia enters flu epidemic phase
Czechia has entered a flu epidemic, with respiratory infections rising nearly 20 percent in a week, according to the State Institute of Health. Chief hygienist Barbora Macková said influenza A is now dominant, with 1,486 cases per 100,000 people. The sharpest increase was among children aged six to 14. Health officials urged preventive measures, including masks in crowded indoor spaces and healthcare facilities. The chief hygienist called for compliance with measures that prevent the spread of respiratory infections, such as covering your mouth when coughing or wearing masks or respirators.
https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/ar...hia has entered a flu,children aged six to 14.