Flu epidemic hits parts of country

Health officials have confirmed that parts of the country have seen sharp rises in flu, qualifying as an epidemic. Just this week the number of cases has risen by 21 percent. In parts of south Moravia it has been estimated that there are more than 3,000 cases per 100,000 in the population. The current flu has been described as particularly aggressive – leading to sudden high fevers, tiredness and breathing difficulties.

Author: Jan Velinger