This year's influenza epidemic started earlier than usual and has been on the rise for eight weeks. The spread is particularly noticeable among infants and young children, with suspected cases in 0-year-olds increasing by 33% compared to last week. While elementary school students recorded the highest number of patients, they were the only group to show a decrease. Health authorities urge people to strictly adhere to respiratory infection prevention measures during the Chuseok holiday period due to frequent gatherings with family and relatives.
