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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tamsin Rose

Surge in NSW flu cases sparks concern over hospital capacity with Covid numbers high

A woman receives a free flu vaccination, next to a banner saying Immunisation Coalition
NSW Health is particularly concerned about flu outbreaks in high school boarding houses which have contributed to doubling case numbers. Photograph: Con Chronis/AAP

Surging cases of the flu are putting extra demand on emergency departments around New South Wales, with major outbreaks in boarding houses contributing to a doubling in cases in a week.

According to NSW Health, 2,000 flu cases were reported in the week to 7 May – up from 1,024 the week before.

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