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Early flu wave in Mallorca: How dangerous is the K variant really?

Why flu is moving quickly in Palma and Mallorca

How everyday indoor contact in Mallorca is helping flu spread faster this season.

Published: April 22, 2026
Early flu wave in Mallorca: How dangerous is the K variant really?

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Why is flu spreading so quickly in Palma and other parts of Mallorca?

The flu can spread quickly in everyday indoor settings such as cafés, markets, public transport, and waiting rooms. In Palma, those close contacts make it easy for infections to move from one person to another before people realise they are ill. Earlier seasonal activity can make the whole island feel the effect sooner.

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