Influenza A and B viruses are the main culprits, and they’re spreading faster than usual due to seasonal factors and waning immunity.
New South Wales has recorded the highest number of flu cases at 31,995, followed by Queensland (18,818) and Victoria (17,618). Other states and territories have also seen a rise:
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Western Australia: 6,510
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South Australia: 4,719
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Northern Territory: 1,557
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Tasmania: 1,126
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ACT: 1,099
COVID-19: New Omicron Strain Gaining Ground
Adding to the concern is LP.8.1, a new subvariant of Omicron, which became dominant in several overseas outbreaks in late 2024 and early 2025.
