How to distinguish between the common cold, influenza and covid 19

• high fever or chills
• A new, persistent cough, meaning a severe cough for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing fits within 24 hours
• Loss or change in the sense of smell or taste
• shortness of breath
• Feeling tired or exhausted
• Body aches
• a headache
• Sore throat
• stuffy or runny nose
• Anorexia
• Diarrhea
• Feeling sick or vomiting

The NHS said symptoms Covid-19It is “very similar” to the symptoms of other illnesses, such as the common cold and flu.

She added, “Try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you have symptoms of Covid-19, if they are accompanied by a high temperature, or if you do not feel well enough to go to work or do your normal activities.”

She also stressed the need to "exercise more caution to avoid close contact with anyone who is at risk of developing serious complications from Covid infection," noting that "you can return to normal activities when you feel better or when you do not have a high temperature."

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but regarding for influenza Which millions of people used to be infected with, especially during the winter season, and its symptoms include:

• Sudden rise in temperature
• Body aches
• Feeling tired or exhausted
• dry cough
• Sore throat
• a headache
• difficulty sleeping
• Anorexia
• Diarrhea or abdominal pain
• Nausea or vomiting