Early flu season hits South Africa: Expert urges calm and action

from ECR Newswatch Interviews · host East Coast Radio - Catch Up

With South Africa having already entered flu season, a health expert is urging the public not to panic - but to act. The flu season typically peaks between June and August, but this year it began earlier than usual in March. According to the National Institute of Communicable Diseases, Influenza A and B are the most common circulating strains. More news

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 9, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Early flu season hits South Africa: Expert urges calm and action

0:00 4:44

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of ECR Newswatch Interviews?

This episode is 4 minutes long.

When was this ECR Newswatch Interviews episode published?

This episode was published on April 9, 2026.

Can I download this ECR Newswatch Interviews episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!