(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, OCTOBER 26 - Early detections of the seasonal flu virus "are an indication that the next flu season could be serious, even if we still don't know for sure".
This was stated by Pasi Penttinen, head of the ECDC anti-flu program, in a note from the Agency.
"A sharp rise in flu infections during the current Covid pandemic could have serious consequences for the elderly and people with weak immune systems, with an additional burden on already strained health systems. It is therefore important to take the necessary precautions and protect those who are. they are more at risk ".
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