Coronavirus: Common colds 'may account for some reported COVID-19 cases', PHE survey says

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Coronavirus: Common colds 'may account for some reported COVID-19 cases', PHE survey says
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Among children aged five to 14, back at school since earlier this month, the rate of rhinovirus infection shot up by nearly 80%.

Rising cases of the common cold could be giving a false picture of the spread of coronavirus among children.report shows a rise of almost 23% in rhinovirus infections, which include the common cold, in the last week.

Among children aged five to 14, back at school since earlier this month, the rate of infection shot up by nearly 80%.Towns across England added to COVID-19 watchlist - is your area affected?Large increases in NHS 111 cold/flu calls and GP out of hours consultations for influenza-like illness were also recorded.Acute respiratory infections rose by 729 over the last seven days, including 193 cases in educational settings.

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