Flu Hospitalisations Set to Overtake COVID-19 in Queensland

Influenza has claimed 84 lives in Queensland this year, with 12 deaths reported in those aged 18-64.
Flu Hospitalisations Set to Overtake COVID-19 in Queensland
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The flu season appears to be peaking in Queensland, with the state recording 3,050 cases in the past week—the highest number of reports documented in a single week this year.

The week also included 250 hospitalisations, a sharp rise from the 129 cases the week before, and the 112 one week before that.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.