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GISMETEO.RU: WHO announced the main differences between influenza and coronavirus – Coronavirus epidemic

Coronavirus and influenza infections have similar symptoms, but at the same time, those infected with covid also have a loss of smell and taste, and an increased temperature (over 38 degrees). Other differences were reported in more detail by WHO representatives.

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According to experts, covid is related to the flu by the presence of cough, runny nose, pain in the nasopharynx, fever and high fatigue. Separately, there are signs of severe coronavirus: shortness of breath, problems with appetite, persistent pain or pressure in the sternum, fever, confusion.

If a person has at least one of the listed symptoms, you should immediately seek medical help. Even if you have minor symptoms, you should definitely contact the elderly, those with chronic ailments, as well as children under 5 years of age and women with pregnancy.

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