7 Signs Your Flu is Actually COVID-19

Loss of smell or taste: This is a common symptom of COVID-19 and is rare with the flu.

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Shortness of breath: While shortness of breath can occur with the flu, it is more common with COVID-19.

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Fatigue: Both the flu and COVID-19 can cause fatigue, but it is more common with COVID-19 and can last for weeks after the initial infection.

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Body aches: Both illnesses can cause body aches, but they are more common and severe with COVID-19.

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Headache: Both illnesses can cause a headache, but it is more common with COVID-19.

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Dry cough: Both illnesses can cause a cough, but it is more common and persistent with COVID-19.

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Fever: Both illnesses can cause a fever, but it is more common and persistent with COVID-19.

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