Non-Covid infectious disease cases down in England, data suggests – The Guardian

The social restrictions imposed upon our lives because of coronavirus have taken a toll on our emotions, finances, and our waistlines, but there may yet be a silver-lining: a reduction in cases of other infectious diseases. From the common cold to chickenpox, there has been a substantial drop in the number of infections being reported to GPs, despite children returning to school and that looks set to continue as winter approaches and lockdown restrictions tighten across the country.
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