“COVID-19 and the flu have similar symptoms such as cough, runny nose, sore throat, fever, fatigue.

However, COVID-19 can cause additional symptoms, such as loss of sense of taste and smell, shortness of breath, "- quoted by RIA Novosti.

At the same time, symptoms of a severe form of COVID-19 include shortness of breath, loss of appetite, constant pain or pressure in the chest, temperature above 38, as well as confusion.

Earlier, the WHO noted that for an accurate diagnosis, it is necessary to undergo laboratory testing for coronavirus.