Australia hit by ‘big wave’ of Covid at same time as increase in flu

Experts say both are at critical point' of escalation and that people should ensure they are up to date with vaccinations

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Australia is experiencing a big wave" of Covid-19 infections that is coinciding with a rise in influenza and other winter illnesses, health authorities and experts are warning.

Deakin University's epidemiology chair, Prof Catherine Bennett, said there was a direct alignment in the rise of Covid-19 and flu across the nation, which were both at that critical point of takeoff where you see a rapid escalation."

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