The number of flu cases have risen sharply in Scotland, with hospital admissions also increasing.

According to Public Health Scotland, flu cases across Scotland increased by 45% in a week, rising from 555 to 805 confirmed cases.

In the week ending November 23, the infection rate stood at 14.5 per 100,000 people, an increase from 10 per 100,000 in the previous week.

Hospital admissions have also increased from 279 to 391, with test positivity rising from 11.0% to 15.8%.

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