Claim: Normal seasonal colds and flu infections are being mistaken for a Covid-19 "second wave".
Fact-check: Ordinary colds and flu aren't the reason for rising Covid-19 cases - Full Fact
Verdict: the symptoms are similar in some cases, but covid-19 can be clearly identified with a positive test. recent monitoring also shows low levels of influenza-like illnesses in the uk at the moment.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Leo Benedictus
Date published: 2020-10-02T00:00:00