How to know if its Covid or common cold

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Many people are experiencing symptoms that are similar as the number of Covid cases rises and monsoon season arrives. How to distinguish between Covid and the common cold is demonstrated in the UK ZOE Covid Symptom study app. Tim Spector, an epidemiologist at King's college London and the app's creator, claims that both diseases are frequently accompanied by weariness and sore throats. However, those who have Covid are likely to experience extreme exhaustion and a sore throat, especially in the morning.
Spector stated on social media that the symptoms were similar with the exception of generally more exhaustion and sore throat. So it's probably Covid, he said, adding, "Hopefully this wave will pass quickly." Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 are primarily responsible for the current global outbreak of Covid infections. These are known to evade both vaccination-induced immunity and prior Covid infection. Additionally, Spector stated that there are "now twice as many Covid cases as typical colds." "Never before has the ratio been so high."
According to Express.co.uk, he recommended getting checked if you notice cold-like symptoms in his most recent YouTube video. "If you can, attempt to be examined. If you are unable to get tested, assume you have a cold and avoid contact with others until you feel better." According to the survey, runny nose, sore throat, headache, persistent cough, and mild to severe fatigue are the most often reported cold-like symptoms right now.

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