Surge in NSW flu cases sparks concern over hospital capacity with Covid numbers high

State's chief health officer, Dr Kerry Chant, urges people to get flu vaccinations as 2,000 cases reported in last week

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Surging cases of the flu are putting extra demand on emergency departments around New South Wales, with major outbreaks in boarding houses contributing to a doubling in cases in a week.

According to NSW Health, 2,000 flu cases were reported in the week to 7 May - up from 1,024 the week before.

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