JAKARTA - Japan is currently in the spotlight with a spike in flu cases, especially after the death of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu due to the disease. Most recently, a tourist from Malaysia revealed his experience of getting flu while on vacation in Japan.
Quoting from VN Express, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the tourist took a vacation to Japan with his family in early January 2025. However, he had difficulty breathing while climbing the mountain in Hokkaido.
The tourist experienced flu symptoms similar to the one experienced by the late Barbie Hsu. At first he wanted to do treatment in Japan, but was canceled due to the high cost.
It was stated that the cost of hospitalization in Japan was around 3.3,000 dollars or around Rp. 54 million per day. After knowing the high cost of treatment, the tourist decided to return to Malaysia to continue his treatment.
However, he had to avoid customs checks, by hiding in airport toilets, taking medication, and using cold compresses to lower his feverish body temperature. This is done so that he can pass immigration and return to Malaysia.
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Arriving in Malaysia, the tourist was hospitalized because of his very low oxygen levels. He underwent intensive care, including inhalation therapy.
"I'm lucky to be able to survive the flu," said the unnamed tourist.
The story of this tourist immediately received attention on social media, including health experts in Thailand, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. These countries are asking their citizens not to or cancel travel plans to Japan in the near future, as they increase flu cases.
The impact of the rising flu in Japan today could be fatal if exposed, such as pneumonia. The impact will be even higher if those affected are the elderly and people who already have congenital diseases.
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