New Delhi, March 6 -- More than half of Delhi-NCR families are experiencing symptoms of viral illnesses since last month. As per LocalCircles survey, at least 54% of families have one or more members experiencing flu or viral fever symptoms as a result of seasonal change.

Going by the survey, people above 50 and young children are more susceptible to this viral which comes with symptoms like headaches, cough, fatigue, mild temperature and other respiratory-related issues. It is believed that people with a medical history or comorbidities like hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and cardiac issues are also affected by these viral illnesses.

Hospitals have reported an increased influx of patients with pneumonia and bronchitis due to sev...