Scotland facing worst flu season in a decade after sharp rise in cases

Health bosses are urging people to stay at home if they think they've got the flu.

Scotland could be heading for its worst flu season in ten years.

Lab workers say they’re seeing more cases much earlier than usual. In the last week alone, infections have increased by 45%, and there has been a sharp rise in hospital admissions.

Health bosses are urging people to stay at home if they think they’ve got the flu.

STV News has been behind the scenes with the team at the University of Glasgow tracking the rise.

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Last updated Dec 2nd, 2025 at 19:26

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