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GPs in England see big drop in common cold and flu cases – The Guardian

Exclusive: coronavirus restrictions and increased uptake of flu vaccine is likely explanation, say experts

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CoronavirusExclusive: coronavirus restrictions and increased uptake of flu vaccine is likely explanation, say experts
Sun 10 Jan 2021 14.12 GMT
GPs in England have reported a big drop in cases of influenza, colds and other common infections with cold rates now about a quarter of the five-year average, and flu at about a 20th of the usual level for this time of year.
Social restrictions brought in to curb transmission of coronavirus combined with an increased uptake of flu vaccine is the most likely…

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