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How do you distinguish the difference between covid, a cold, or the flu?
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COVID-19 symptoms: The most common symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, sore throat, and cough may also occur in Influenza and other viral respiratory illnesses, including the common cold. It may not be possible to differentiate between viruses based on symptoms alone. www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html offers more information regarding symptoms, a screening tool, and if testing may be appropriate.
Answered 5/11/2020
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