Harare records 1 300 influenza cases

THE City of Harare had recorded more than 1 300 cases of influenza by the weekend since the onset of the winter season, with 40% of the victims being children under the age of four, a top council official has said.

In a statement, Harare epidemiology and disease control officer Michael Vere said more than 70% of the cases were from high-density suburbs.

“Harare has recorded more than 1 300 influenza cases.

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