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No, far less.

Covid and working from home had a significant effect on me. It changed my attitude to health. Before, I would spend too long at a screen, take on too much work, not exercise, eat poorly and inconsistently for "convenience".

The pandemic was a wake-up call that made me rethink my age, habits and vulnerability. With regular long walking, better diet, cold-sea swimming and a refreshed attitude to saying "No" to tasks, I have stayed healthier this winter than previously. I prefer to work on-site mingling with students or clients, catch the train and bus, exposing myself to all manner of bugs. Obviously that's personal n=1 anecdata, and may be down to nothing more than good luck.

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Maybe it's also worth mentioning, I kinda got habituated into wearing a mask in transit. Still do it, partly because I feel its respectful toward others, but also I bought a bunch of dazzle pattern camo masks that screw up any face recognition cameras, and I kinda like that idea :) The upshot is that I remain more aware of body-space, air and hygiene than before.

[taylodl]

I've had the same experience - far less sickness. I've developed better health habits as a result of the pandemic. I wash my hands more frequently. I wear a mask in public now during the flu season. It's all really helped. Other than getting a minor case of Covid (presumably minor because I was vaccinated and boosted) I haven't even had a cold since the pandemic started. It's been a real wake-up call for the easy steps we can take to prevent sickness.