Coronavirus Mitigation Efforts Could Make For A Lighter Flu Season

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A bright side to the pandemic: we could have a lighter flu season. Experts say because we’re washing our hands more, wearing masks and staying socially distant, we could end up with fewer cases of the flu this year.
“I think it is possible, and I’m really kind of hoping for it,” says Dr. Randolph Peters, a primary care internist with the Allegheny Health Network.
Researchers looked at the end of last year’s flu season in the U.S.
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