Where are the numbers? by Norman Fenton and Martin Neil

Where are the numbers? by Norman Fenton and Martin Neil

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Did Covid-19 quarantines hide the flu?

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May 11, 2023
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Summary

  • Quarantines were promoted as measures to reduce spread of SARS-CoV-2 and are claimed to have prevented the spread of flu.

  • Flu tests are recommended to be administered within 4 days of symptom onset. If they are administered after 4 days, they would likely produce a false negative result for someone with flu (flu tests are rarely administered routi…

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