COVID-19 Q&A: Kamloops doctors answer questions relating to the disease (part 4)
DR. RAATH: This season has been remarkably quiet in regards to influenza. Some have wondered if we are missing cases of influenza, but we are just not finding it, even with ongoing surveillance/testing. There are several proposed reasons for this observation: 1. The same behavioural and structural changes that help to reduce COVID transmission work for influenza. The influenza virus has a similar fatty covering and is sensitive to handwashing, sanitizing, barriers to droplets (like masks) and physical distancing. Importantly, people are now more empowered to stay home when they’re feeling ...