COVID-19: 'Miserable' Winter of Illnesses could be Ahead of Us, but Why?

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13/07/2021

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Experts have warned that winter could be tough this year with a further surge in COVID-19 cases and other respiratory diseases such as flu.

Hospitalisations and deaths from flu during the 2020/21 winter fell dramatically compared with pre-pandemic levels but there are concerns there could be a huge increase this year.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said a review will be carried out in September "to assess our preparedness for autumn and winter".

NHS trusts are already facing the combined hit of COVID-19 cases rising again and a backlog for other treatments including cancer checks and heart disease.

Which diseases are experts concerned about?

The UK was in lockdown for most of the 2020/21 winter season which means cases of flu and pneumonia dropped dramatically because social distancing, hand-washing and face coverings limited their transmission.

Kaynak: https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-miserable-winter-of-illnesses-could-be-ahead-of-us-but-why-12354797




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