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In this news bulletin, an Unidentified speaker reports on a severe health crisis unfolding in the United Kingdom ahead of the Christmas season. A sharp surge in influenza cases, driven by the H3N2 'super flu' strain, is placing unprecedented pressure on hospitals. Health authorities have reported more than 3,100 flu-related hospital admissions daily, a level not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic. The outbreak is linked to the fast spread of a specific H3N2 sub-clade, which has arrived earlier and stronger than in typical seasons. Officials are urging vaccination and caution as healthcare services struggle to cope with the rising demand.
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