New Delhi, Dec 18 The recent spike in flu cases has emerged as a new cause of concern after the Covid pandemic has been on a decreasing trajectory for the last few months.
Covid in the last two-three years overshadowed most respiratory viral infections. Since most of the restrictions have been lifted, wearing of masks and hand washing routine have taken a back seat. This year the flu has been spreading rapidly even before its expected seasonal rise in December and January.
Explaining the phenomenon, Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, Co-Chairman, National Covid Task Force of the Indian Medical Association
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