COVID-19 and the flu are contagious respiratory illnesses. While the first is caused by coronavirus, the latter is caused due to influenza viruses. Currently, it is not possible to distinguish the infections just by looking at the infections. Like flu, new variants like the Omicron are said to cause mild symptoms like a sore throat, runny nose and fatigue. The only way to know whether you have COVID or flu is by getting yourself tested. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White House’s medical adviser disagrees with that COVID is less dangerous than the flu.Read Long Article
