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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Health
Vinay Patel

Is COVID Back? Mystery Flu Outbreak in Asia Sparks Panic, Experts Reveal the Disturbing Truth

A surge in flu cases across Asia, hitting Japan weeks earlier than usual, has sparked global alarm. Experts warn this unpredictable, year-round spread could be the new normal, fueled by climate change and new, drifting virus strains that evade current immunity. (Credit: Pexels)

The world breathed a sigh of relief as the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to fade, but a sudden, unidentified 'flu' circulating in parts of Asia has put everyone back on edge.

With memories of lockdowns and global health crises still fresh, is this new wave a sign that COVID is making a dramatic return, or is something else entirely behind the rising panic? Health professionals are now stepping in to clarify the situation and disclose what's truly going on.

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