The number of flu cases in Scotland dropped by 20% in the most recent week, new figures show.
Statistics released by Public Health Scotland on Thursday show 1,918 recorded cases of flu in Scotland in the week to December 14, down from 2,410 the previous week.
Flu cases remain high, but there’s still time to protect yourself if you’re eligible for a flu vaccine this winter.🎄
Drop in clinics are in many areas.
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The figures also show a test positivity rate of 22.9%, down from this year’s peak the previous week of 27.6%.
The rate of flu per 100,000 of the population also fell from 43.4 to 34.6.
The Scottish Government has been contacted for comment.
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