由新的H3N2变型驱动的英国流感病例激增,造成创纪录的住院和死亡。 UK flu cases surge, driven by new H3N2 variant, causing record hospitalizations and deaths.

在英国,流感病例激增,全国保健服务医院住院人数在一周内上升55%,伦敦和中性州报告的流感病例比去年增加20倍。 Flu cases in the UK have surged, with NHS hospital admissions rising 55% in one week and London and Middlesex County reporting 20 times more flu cases than last year. H3N2菌株,特别是一种可传播性增加的新的亚片K变体,正在推动早期和严重的疾病爆发,对儿童的影响最大。 The H3N2 strain, particularly a new subclade K variant with increased transmissibility, is driving the early and severe outbreak, affecting children most. 住院和死亡人数急剧上升,11月下旬,流感阳性率达到30.5%。 Hospitalizations and deaths have risen sharply, with flu positivity rates reaching 30.5% in late November. 尽管接种疫苗的比率类似,但疫苗在成年人中似乎效果较差,年轻高危群体和国民保健制度工作人员接受疫苗的比例较低,这可能加重保健系统的压力。 Despite similar vaccination rates, the vaccine appears less effective in adults, and low uptake among younger at-risk groups and NHS staff may be worsening the strain on healthcare systems. 官员敦促接种疫苗、卫生以及生病时留在家中,以遏制蔓延。 Officials urge vaccination, hygiene, and staying home when sick to curb spread.