While many may believe the days of pandemics are behind us, a new bird flu epidemic could threaten that assumption, leading to more economic turbulence.
Flu cases are surging across Europe post-holiday season, hitting children under 15 and adults over 60 the hardest. Hospitals in France and Spain report rising admissions, with influenza B dominant.
“There is a possibility that the epidemic will spread further in the future,” a Tokyo government official said. Influenza alerts in September are rare because the flu virus typically spreads ...