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Nasal congestion, a sore throat, or a fit of cough are common, especially in winter. But how do we know, after the symptoms, if we have a common cold, have the flu, or catch the new coronavirus?
If the body temperature is above 38.8, we should do a COVID test, because one of the symptoms of the novel cornavirus infection is fever, according to the BBC.
In the case of a cold, on the other hand, fever occurs only in very rare cases.
Another sign of a respiratory virus is sneezing. If there are no other symptoms, it is most likely a cold. Still, we must make sure we have towels with us and wash our hands after sneezing.
Similarly, if our nose is runny or clogged and we have no other symptoms, we most likely have a cold. Loss of smell and taste, on the other hand, is a symptom of COVID-19, in which case we need to test ourselves again.
Coughing can be a symptom of both a cold, the flu, or COVID-19. A new, ongoing cough is one of the most common symptoms of SARS-CoV2 infection. What does continuous cough mean: Either you have been coughing for more than an hour or you have more than 3 coughing spells a day. If you have problems with coughing or breathing problems, contact your family doctor by phone, call TELVERDE -0800800165 or 112.
To avoid contracting COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, wear a mask, keep your physical distance, and wash your hands frequently.
Editing: Monica Bonea
