How to spot the difference between coronavirus and a common cold

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How to spot the difference between coronavirus and a common cold
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DO you know how to tell the difference between a common sniffle and Covid-19? Amid a shortage of coronavirus tests, the Government has urged the public to only order a test if they have signs and s…

Amid a shortage of coronavirus tests, the Government has urged the public to only order a test if they have signs and symptoms.But as autumn hits and more bugs begin to circulate it can prove confusing knowing if your symptoms are Covid-related or just a harmless cold.

It emerged there were no tests available in 46 of the 48 worst hit areas of the UK, as people with symptoms were told to travel hundreds of miles to testing centres. Experts warned there is bound to be some nervousness around the virus and people need to be able to distinguish between whether or not they just have a sniffle or if they have contracted Covid-19.Chief medical officer at DoctorLink, Ben Littlewood-Hilson said older people really need to look after themselves during this period."Other strains of coronavirus are actually quite common, but they have milder symptoms."For most people, the virus will cause a mild infection.

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