Scientists hope computer modelling can help predict flu outbreaks
by Brady Dennis for the Washington Post from on (#GT9A)
Hong Kong chosen as focus of study because it is global crossroads for the disease
There's no shortage of experts monitoring influenza outbreaks around the globe.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks flu activity in the United States year-round and produces weekly flu activity reports between the peak months of October to May. Likewise, the World Health Organisation constantly gathers epidemiological surveillance data, and releases updates on outbreaks taking place anywhere, anytime.
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