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Rapid rise in cases prompts some pathology providers to include influenza tests as part of Covid PCR tests

Queenslanders are being offered a free flu vaccine in a bid to protect against Influenza A as case numbers surge across the state.

More than 400 people have been admitted to Queensland public hospitals with flu since the beginning of April, including 30 who have required intensive care.

Flu cases are on the rise after low transmission during the pandemic, with experts reminding people to get an influenza vaccine

Given the uncertainty, HC Wainwright moderated its COVID-19 franchise estimates, the primary driver of estimate reductions, and price target reduction to $125 (from $200) on Vir Biotechnology Inc (NASDAQ:VIR). The analyst maintained a Buy rating on VIR shares. The analyst continues to view Vir's platform, validated with successful antiviral therapies against Ebola and COVID-19, and pipeline,…

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Study also points to value of prospecting historical archives for studying evolution of viruses

Influenza cases have more than doubled in recent weeks in New South Wales, with the state's Chief Health Officer warning the virus can be a "very severe illness in children".

Quidel Corp's (NASDAQ:QDEL) Q1 sales more than doubled to $1 billion, beating the consensus of $890 million and meeting management expectations. The company attributed the increase to significantly increased sales of rapid immunoassay products, specifically QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 tests, Sofia Influenza + SARS, and Sofia Influenza tests. "Our diverse suite of assays,…

It's not even winter but Australia is already experiencing thousands of cases of influenza, after recording just hundreds in total last year. Experts are urging people to get the flu jab.

Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says she is concerned about the "life-threatening" risk of Queenslanders being struck down with both viruses at once this winter.