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Is it the coronavirus (COVID-19), the flu, a cold, or seasonal allergies?

All 4 may look similar, making it difficult to tell them apart. Use the chart below to help you decide when to seek care for your / your child’s symptoms.

What are the most common symptoms?

Please note: you may have 1 or all of these symptoms.

If you start to feel bad, try not to panic or think the worst.

  • The coronavirus shares some of the same symptoms caused by colds and flu, including fever and cough.
  • Remember, it’s still cold and flu season and seasonal allergies are rampant.
  • For most people who are normally healthy, the coronavirus does not cause serious health problems.

How to seek care for the coronavirus:

If you have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, or loss of smell and / or taste, stay home and stay away from others. To find the best care, take our free COVID-19 risk assessment at AtriumHealth.org/Corona-ES, or call our Health Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 704-468-8888

If your symptoms are life-threatening, call 911 immediately.

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