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Hong Kong faces dual threat of summer flu and rising COVID-19 cases

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Hong Kong is experiencing a summer flu season with rising COVID-19 cases, as health officials report an increase in severe flu infections among adults. The dominant strain identified is influenza A subtype H3, consistent with previous periods, though H1 and influenza B strains are also present. Health authorities are monitoring the situation, noting that current vaccines remain effective against the circulating strains, and anticipate active influenza levels through August and September. AI

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Hong Kong faces dual threat of summer flu and rising COVID-19 cases

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Edith Lin ·

    Hong Kong enters summer flu season as Covid infections also climb

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