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Japan Flu Cases Surge Past Advisory Level After Weekly Total More Than Doubles

National sentinel reports from about 3,000 clinics show a rapid, nationwide acceleration that has triggered official caution.

Overview

  • The Ministry of Health reported 57,424 influenza infections for the week of Oct. 27–Nov. 2.
  • Incidence averaged 14.90 cases per sentinel site, reaching the advisory threshold.
  • The weekly total more than doubled compared with the previous week.
  • Increases were observed across the country, indicating nationwide spread.
  • The ministry announced the surveillance results on Nov. 7 based on data from roughly 3,000 designated medical institutions.