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

According to the survey, people over 50 and young children are more susceptible to this viral illness, which causes 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.

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