Not only has the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) disrupted people's lives, but it has also changed everything we thought we knew about the cold and flu.
COVID-19 has incited fear as the number of people it has infected and killed continues to rise globally. The Australian government has put protective measures in place to control the spread of the disease.
Still, people remain fearful because the symptoms of COVID-19 are difficult to detect. It has been compared with other respiratory diseases such as SARS, H1N1, MERS, as well as the flu.
To this day, the coronavirus disease remains without a cure but being able to differentiate its symptoms from other conditions will enable you to take the proper action in case your body calls out for help.
| SYMPTOMS |
COVID-19 |
COLD |
FLU |
| Fever | Common | Rare | Common |
| Fatigue | Sometimes | Sometimes | Common |
| Cough | Common (usually dry) | Mild | Common (usually dry) |
| Sneezing | No | Common | No |
| Aches and Pains | Sometimes | Common | Common |
| Runny or Stuffy Nose | Rare | Common | Sometimes |
| Sore Throat | Sometimes | Common | Sometimes |
| Diarrhea | Rare | No | Sometimes for children |
| Headaches | Sometimes | Rare | Common |
| Shortness of Breath | Sometimes | No | No |
Source: World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Disclaimer: The above information is only a guide from WHO. If you feel unwell, please visit your nearest GP to get a clinical diagnosis.
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