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A GP has issued a list of items people may want to stock up on as respiratory illnesses begin to circulate.

Covid infections have increased to “medium levels” according to the UK Health Security Agency and the number of patients in hospital with the virus has risen by 69% in a month, reports Express.co.uk.

Cases of respiratory viruses are expected to continue increasing as colder weather sets in and people spend more time indoors.

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Now Dr Roger Henderson, a GP and spokesperson for Olbas, advised people to be prepared.

He stated: “Stock up on basics like paracetamol or ibuprofen, tissues, lozenges, coug

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