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Nationwide flu epidemic declared 6-11 March

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A flu epidemic is being declared throughout the country as of 6 March, Friday, until 11 March, Wednesday.

This means schools, and pregnancy and post-natal counselling centres will be closed, preventive medical check-ups and vaccinations will be suspended, as will elective surgery and visiting hours at hospitals. 

It is advisable for kindergartens to remain open, with a mandatory medical check-up at the door, as well as reinforced measures for cleaning and disinfecting the premises. 



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