”aespa” Winter has also caught it... Why is the number of influenza cases increasing rapidly in Korea?

While the influenza epidemic is unusual, WINTER of the Korean girl group "aespa" also caught the flu and was unable to attend the concert, raising concerns.
On the 16th, according to management office SM Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as SM Entertainment), WINTER will be performing on stage at the world tour held in Bangkok, Thailand on the same day.
However, he was forced to withdraw due to flu-like symptoms. SM Entertainment said, "WINTER went to the hospital after the performance the day before and was diagnosed with cold and flu-like symptoms.
"Due to the doctor's advice to get plenty of rest, it has been determined that it will be difficult for him to participate in the sound check event and concert scheduled for that day.
"We ask for your understanding that this decision was made with the health and safety of our patients as our top priority," he said. According to health authorities, this year's influenza epidemic began in October, earlier than usual.
It is understood that the influenza epidemic overseas has started earlier than last year and is currently spreading.
The influenza epidemic in Brazil began one to two months earlier than last year and is currently spreading, with influenza virus classification A(H3N2) reportedly predominating.
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