Loss of immunity due to lockdowns behind spike in NSW gastro cases, diseases expert suggests
by Jordyn Beazley from World news | The Guardian on (#682CP)
NSW residents urged to be on the lookout for symptoms and guard against infection in period before children return to school
The incredibly unusual" spike in gastro cases in New South Wales recently is likely due to children not being exposed to germs as often during the Covid-19 pandemic, an epidemiologist has said.
On Wednesday, NSW Health issued a public health alert warning people in the state to be aware of symptoms of gastroenteritis.
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