Italy is in the midst of its \u201cmost severe flu season in years\u201d, with some 7.8 million citizens suffering flu-like symptoms since October 2023, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Health. The peak in flu infections came during the week spanning the New Year, with a slow decline since then, reports Xinhua news agency.<\/p>\n
The current infection levels are higher than in previous years, with the caseload in this winter set to surpass the 14 million cases in the winter of 2022-23. The number of Covid-19 cases declined this month. A weekly bulletin from the Ministry of Health released on Friday showed 9,675 new infections during the week between January 11-17, less than half the level from a week earlier.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Italy recently announced it had completed over 2 million vaccinations against the Omicron\u2019s subvariant XBB. Health officials warned that although the infection levels for both seasonal influenza and the coronavirus appear to have peaked, there was a risk of new variants. They encouraged people, especially the elderly and the vulnerable, to be prudent.<\/p>\n
This month, the Ministry of Health extended rules for the obligatory use of masks until at least June 30 for hospitals and old-age homes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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