key: cord-0982746-bqsa9zbj
authors: Robert Tanner, Alex
title: Increase in circulation of non-SARS-CoV-2 respiratory viruses following easing of social distancing is associated with increasing hospital attendance
date: 2021-07-25
journal: J Infect
DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2021.07.022
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doc_id: 982746
cord_uid: bqsa9zbj

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In this Journal we recently reported that the appearance of SARS-CoV-2 and the accompanying social restrictions were associated with a dramatic reduction in circulation of non-SARS-CoV-2 viruses. 1 We have also previously reported on the resurgence of rhinovirus circulation following the re-opening of schools in the United Kingdom in September 2020. 2 Apprehension now surrounds the effects of complete cessation of social distancing measures in the United Kingdom on the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and other respiratory viruses. The effect of social distancing on suppressing respiratory viruses are well documented and as these restrictions ease multiple routes of transmission increase. 

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