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UK Braces for Record Winter: Flu Cases Surge

12/8/2025

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The National Health Service (NHS) warns Britain could face the worst winter on record with rising flu cases.
Mandatory mask rules have been implemented in several regions to curb transmission.
In London, flu hospitalizations have tripled compared with last year, prompting officials to urge masking.
St Martin's School in Caerphilly closed after more than 250 people fell ill.
Experts say masks curb the spread of the super-mutated flu strain.

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The National Health Service (NHS) warns Britain could face the worst winter on record with rising flu cases.
Mandatory mask rules have been implemented in several regions to curb transmission.
In London, flu hospitalizations have tripled compared with last year, prompting officials to urge masking.
St Martin's School in Caerphilly closed after more than 250 people fell ill.
Experts say masks curb the spread of the super-mutated flu strain.