COVID-19 and flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses that can have similar symptoms, but they are caused by different viruses. Use this chart to learn some of the similarities and differences.

For more information on COVID-19 and flu, visit: http://bit.ly/2LxknGF.

CDC, profile pictureImage may contain: text that says 'COVID-19 VS Flu Fever/chills COVID-19 Cough Flu Body Aches/ Headache Common Tiredness Loss taste/smell Common Runny/stuffy nose Sore throat Shortness of breath Not Common Severity Varies. Older adults and people with certain underlying conditions are at higher risk severe Ilness. Seems cause more severe illness more people than flน. Varies. Young children, older adults, and people with certain chronic higher risk of severe illness. Onset of symptoms Cause Later (2-14 days after infection) SARS-CoV-2 CDC Earlier days after infection) Influenza viruses cdc.gov/ cdc.gov/coronavirus 321952-A 1/21/2021'


Source