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Covid-19: is there a ‘twindemic’ coming?

Covid-19: is there a ‘twindemic’ coming?

Science Weekly vor 3 Jahren

The UK is currently experiencing another surge in Covid-19 cases, with numbers in England going up by 42% in recent weeks. Ian Sample talks to Prof Peter Openshaw about where we’re at right now, the spectre of a Covid and flu ‘twindemic’ this winter and w

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As the UK heads into autumn, Covid-19 appears to be surging again.
According to official data, 40,650 people tested positive in
England in the seven days up to and including 24 September. This
was an increase of 42% on the week before. But as we brace for
another wave, experts are also concerned about a potential rise in
influenza. Ian Sample speaks to Prof Peter Openshaw about the
Omicron variant, why we’re at risk of a ‘twindemic’ this year and
whether it’s time we all start taking more preventive measures.
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