Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Public Health Measures on Detections of Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Children During the 2020 Australian Winter
Daniel K. Yeoh, David A. Foley, Cara Minney‐Smith, Andrew C. Martin, Ariel O Mace, Chisha Sikazwe, Huong Le, Avram Levy, Christopher C. Blyth, Hannah C. Moore
Abstract
Public health measures targeting coronavirus disease 2019 have potential to impact transmission of other respiratory viruses. We found 98.0% and 99.4% reductions in respiratory syncytial virus and influenza detections, respectively, in Western Australian children through winter 2020 despite schools reopening. Border closures have likely been important in limiting external introductions.
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