Hong Kong’s Summer Flu Crisis Leaves 200+ Dead and Thousands more Infected

Patients wait for treatment in a Hong Kong hospital. Source: Felix Wong, July 20, 2017

Hong Kong is experiencing a significant seasonal flu outbreak, with over 200 dead since May; this summer’s strain has infected thousands more and hospitals have been overloaded with new patients. According to the Hong Kong Center for Health Protection, over 2,000 new cases were reported in the last week, with cases predicted to rise. Aside from the… Continue reading Hong Kong’s Summer Flu Crisis Leaves 200+ Dead and Thousands more Infected