England records zero cases of flu for seven consecutive weeks

Health officials in England say they have not recorded any cases of influenza in seven weeks as the coronavirus pandemic and related restrictions continue in the country.

“The decrease in flu cases this year is likely due to changes in our behavior, such as social distancing, face coverings, and hand-washing, as well as the reduction in international travel,” said Dr. Vanessa Saliba, the head of flu at Public Health England. “In England, more than 15 million people receive the flu jab every year, which helps protect them from flu and also stops them spreading it to others.”