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Rise in flu causing health service pressures

Eligible people encouraged to go for vaccine

Extreme pressures on the Island's health service are being caused by an abnormally high number of flu infections.

Government has issued a new plea for people to choose wisely where they seek medical help, as Noble’s Hospital has been operating at OPEL Level 4 multiple times this week.

Health Minister Lawrie Hooper has this advice:

Mr Hooper's encouraging eligible people to take up the offer of a flu jab.

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