Is this coronavirus, or just allergies? | Symptoms of COVID-19| Differences between COVID-19 and flu
Hi everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today I am going to share with you one of the most common questions related to COVID-19 that will help you understand how COVID-19 is different from common flu? Although these two can cause similar symptoms, there are several differences as well. So, in this blog, we will discuss some of the common points related to both COVID-19 and the flu including their symptoms, severity of the disease, treatment options, precautions, and others. So, let’s begin: So, the first thing I want to discuss here is the Incubation Period - Both COVID-19 and flu are respiratory illnesses that spread from person to person. COVID-19 can develop between 1 to 14 days. However, the median incubation period for COVID-19 is about 5 to 6 days. Whereas, flu symptoms usually appear in 1 to 4 days. And, the incubation period for cold is 1 to 3 days. Symptoms- In cases of COVID-19 and cold, the onset of symptoms is usually gradual whereas, flu symptoms are mostly abrupt. Comm