Similarities and Differences Between COVID 19 and Influenza Symptoms
Channel: Vanguard Cleaning Systems of the Southern Valley
Date: 30/11/2020

COVID-19 and Influenza are both respiratory illnesses and have several symptoms in common, including:
• Headache.
• Muscle pain or body aches.
• Fever or chills.
• Cough.
• Difficulty breathing.
• Fatigue.
• Runny or stuffy nose.
• Sore throat, and;
• Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

Additionally, there are a few symptoms particular to COVID-19, including:
• Trouble breathing.
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest.
• Confusion.
• The inability to wake or stay awake, and;
• A bluish face or lips
A further distinction between the symptoms of these two viruses is when they typically appear.

Influenza symptoms usually show up within a day or two after infection, but COVID-19 infections can take up to fourteen days for symptoms to show up.

If you believe you have contracted COVID-19, or if you have any symptoms which continue to worsen, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

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