Impact Of Social Distancing And Travel Restrictions On Non-Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Non-Covid-19) Respiratory Hospital Admissions In Young Children In Rural Alaska

Hospitalizations due to non-coronavirus disease 2019 (non-COVID-19) respiratory illnesses decreased dramatically after social distancing was implemented in a high-risk population in rural Alaska; an unprecedented decline compared to the past 10 respiratory seasons. This demonstrates the potential secondary benefits of implementing social distancing and travel restrictions on respiratory illnesses.