Why is there no flu amid so many COVID cases? Your COVID-19 questions answered Why are flu numbers so low even in places where COVID-19 is going strong? Plus, why aren't vaccine providers wearing gloves? Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Feb 01, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: February 1 A child maintains distancing measures while washing hands ahead of a lesson last June in London, England. Public health measures taken to slow COVID-19 are credited with helping to prevent the spread of influenza.(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)