Resurgence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections during COVID-19 Pandemic, Tokyo, Japan

More than a year into the coronavirus-19 pandemic, intensified infection control measures have controlled most viral respiratory infections in Tokyo, Japan. As of July 2021, however, an unusually high number of respiratory syncytial virus infections were reported in Tokyo. This resurgence may have resulted from restarting social activities for children.

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Despite effective infection control measures in Tokyo, a high number of respiratory syncytial virus infections were reported, possibly due to the resumption of social activities for children.