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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matt Mathers

Lack of virus exposure due to Covid may be driving ‘never-ending’ colds, experts warn

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A lack of exposure to common viruses due to the Covid pandemic and people socialising indoors more during a wet start to the winter could be behind “never-ending” colds, experts have said.

Winter is the most likely season to catch a cold but health professionals have received anecdotal reports of illnesses lasting for longer than usual.

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