There could be some selection bias here. It's based on thermometer readings from Kinsa. And the articles states:
Kinsa is receiving two to three times more thermometer readings per day than in previous flu seasons
Many more people may be taking thermometer reading that don't really need to, but are being cautious. That would cause the appearance of a proportional drop in high temp readings compared to prior years when really it's just that lots of not-so-sick people are taking their temp lots more.
Kinsa is receiving two to three times more thermometer readings per day than in previous flu seasons
Many more people may be taking thermometer reading that don't really need to, but are being cautious. That would cause the appearance of a proportional drop in high temp readings compared to prior years when really it's just that lots of not-so-sick people are taking their temp lots more.