With winter approaching, how to differentiate between flu symptoms and Corona?

With the approaching winter season and the possibility of increasing cases of colds and influenza, some ask whether the symptoms of these two diseases could be very similar to those experienced by people who contract the Coronavirus, and whether they are at risk of contracting it.

Coronavirus or Covid-19

The most common symptoms of coronavirus or Covid-19 are fever - a temperature of 37.8 ° C (100 ° F) - and a new persistent cough (usually dry), loss of the sense of taste or smell, or both.

Patients may occasionally experience fatigue, aches and pains, sore throat, headache and shortness of breath.

It is rare for diarrhea, runny or stuffy nose.

Symptoms can range from mild to severe.

Colds

The most common symptoms of a cold are sneezing, aches and pains, a runny or stuffy nose, and a sore throat.

A slight cough may be felt.

Sometimes there is fatigue, and it is rare to have a fever or headache.

Colds don't cause diarrhea.

And with a cold, there is usually a gradual appearance of symptoms.

flu

Flu symptoms most commonly are fever, fatigue, dry cough, aches and pains, and headache.

Patients sometimes suffer from a runny, stuffy nose or sore throat.

Diarrhea can sometimes occur in children.

Usually there is no sneezing with the flu, but severe shortness of breath can occur, and it is noticed that there is usually a rapid onset of symptoms.

Due to the unprecedented and ongoing nature of the Coronavirus outbreak, this information is regularly updated to ensure it reflects the current situation as best as possible.

This article was amended on September 19, 2020 to include loss of taste or smell, or both, as common symptoms in people with coronavirus.

Also revised September 28, 2020 to clarify that shortness of breath may also be a symptom of the flu.

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