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Japan faces an early, severe flu outbreak, with over 4,000 hospitalizations and nationwide epidemic declared five weeks ahead of schedule.
Japan is facing an unusually early and severe flu outbreak, with over 4,000 hospitalizations by early October—four times the previous week’s count—prompting the government to declare a nationwide epidemic five weeks ahead of the typical season.
The surge, affecting Okinawa, Tokyo, and Kagoshima most severely, has led to closures of over 100 schools and childcare centers.
Hospitals are under strain, with national flu case averages surpassing the epidemic threshold.
Experts suggest the early spread may reflect evolving virus behavior linked to global travel and environmental changes.
Officials urge vaccination, especially for vulnerable groups, and recommend preventive measures like handwashing, mask-wearing, and staying home when sick.
Japón se enfrenta a un brote temprano y grave de gripe, con más de 4.000 hospitalizaciones y una epidemia nacional declarada cinco semanas antes de lo programado.