> Could it also be that they are counting flu as something else?
The article raises that question, but it does not reach this conclusion. In particular, it states:
>> [In the six countries with robust data] the total number of influenza tests has fallen by just 20%, while the share of tests that have come up positive has plummeted to record lows.
The article raises that question, but it does not reach this conclusion. In particular, it states:
>> [In the six countries with robust data] the total number of influenza tests has fallen by just 20%, while the share of tests that have come up positive has plummeted to record lows.
It appears to be a legitimate effect.