Latin American countries warn of spread of H3N2 Flu

* Uruguay: Authorities issue warning over arrival of 'Super Flu' virus * Guatemala: Health Ministry confirms first case of H3N2 variant K influenza

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00:00We go to Uruguay. The health authorities have issued a warning about the possible arrival of

00:04the H3N2 superflu virus in the country. The Ministry of Health stated that it will bring

00:10forward the 2026 flu campaign to promote the administration of vaccines. According to the

00:17authorities, the campaign will give priority to pregnant women, children aged 65 years,

00:23and elderly adults. To date, the disease has been detected in 35 countries and is expected to

00:30reach Montevideo, given the flow of people visiting during the winter holidays.

00:41Meanwhile, in Guatemala, the Ministry of Health confirmed the first case of the H3N2 variant

00:47K-influenza in a 24-year-old woman. In turn, the Ministry announced the launching of a vaccination

00:54campaign to protect citizens from the variant. The campaign will prioritise people over 60 years of

01:01age, children aged 6 to 35 months, pregnant women, and emergency service personnel. The authority

01:07also stated that the circulation of the case subsequently had increased rapidly in Europe

01:14and several Asian countries according to a significant proportion of analyzed influenza type A, H3N2 viruses.