Virologists pay close attention to the weakening of the immune system of the population caused by wearing masks

Following the detection of a surge in cases in Australia and New Zealand, measures aimed at controlling the COVID-19 pandemic may increase the individual’s risk of influenza, rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus

Social distancing and mask guidelines developed to reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19 have inadvertently prevented the spread of germs and bacteria

With the cancellation of these mitigation measures, the flu began to spread again

Influenza is spread mainly through direct or indirect contact, droplet transmission and aerosol transmission

Wearing a mask can increase awareness of the risk of infection

In an interview with The New York Times, Dr.

He continued: "If you have not been exposed to these substances, your immune system may react slightly slower or incomplete

"This leads to a higher susceptibility to certain respiratory infections, and sometimes longer or longer-lasting symptoms

According to the “Times” report, New Zealand and Australia, two countries that have been more successful in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, have also seen a surge in RSV

The situation is particularly dire in New Zealand, where respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections have surged and many children under the age of two have been hospitalized

Dr.

"Because of the previous winter (2020), there is usually a certain degree of pre-existing immunity

"The fire can continue, and the chain of transmission continues