{"id":28705,"date":"2020-03-25T16:30:58","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T11:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/?p=28705"},"modified":"2021-01-13T15:26:37","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T09:56:37","slug":"difference-between-covid-19-and-normal-flu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/difference-between-covid-19-and-normal-flu\/","title":{"rendered":"Know the difference between COVID -19 and normal flu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We all know that nowadays the whole world is fighting with the deadly and highly contagious virus named coronavirus also known as COVID-19. This virus is highly contagious and has symptoms that look like normal flu.\u00a0 So, don&#8217;t get confused and let&#8217;s explore the difference between COVID &#8211; 19 and normal flu.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/common-nutrient-deficiencies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">4 Common Nutrient Deficiencies Can Lead To Dangerous Disease<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What are coronaviruses?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/coronavirus-and-novel-coronavirus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coronaviruses<\/a> or COVID 19 are a group of viruses that usually cause mild-to-moderate respiratory illnesses that can affect both humans and animals. The source of coronavirus is suspected to be animals in an open-air market and is possibly a previously unrecognized bat coronavirus. It appears to cause a more severe illness progressing to pneumonia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Difference between COVID-19 and normal flu<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Coronavirus or COVID-19 is a new type of virus that emerging late in 2019. As it is a new virus, public health professionals are still working more on its symptoms, transmission, and severity. To know the difference between COVID-19 and normal flu we should understand the symptoms of both.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This flu is more likely to appear with rapid onsets of illness, such as high fever,\u00a0 headache, and body aches. While coronavirus or COVID-19 may present with slower onset of illness, mild headache and body ache and mild\/absent fever.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The symptoms can range from mild to severe in both COVID-19 and flu. These both can also lead to pneumonia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">World Health Organization<\/a> (WHO) has classified mild symptoms of COVID-19 to mean that a person will not require hospitalization. So, according to WHO classification mild cases to consist of symptoms including:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Cough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Nasal congestion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/fastest-way-to-get-rid-of-sore-throat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sore throat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Headache<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(You Might Also Like To Read:\u00a0 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/best-11-superfoods-for-weight-loss-must-include-in-diet-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Best 11 Superfoods For Weight Loss Must Include in Diet Plan<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After the symptoms of coronavirus, these are the difference between COVID-19 and normal flu that are based on their related condition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to the WHO, around 15% of COVID-19 cases are severe that need hospitalization and 5% are critical those require a ventilator to breathe. In the patient of COVID -19, the risk of severe and critical infection is higher than the flu.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">COVID-19 is also more deadly as compared to normal flu. According to the WHO, the mortality rate for COVID-19 appears to be higher than that of the flu.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Compared with the flu, research on COVID-19 is still in its early stages. These estimates may change over time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What are the preventions of COVID19?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are the simple tips that can help you to prevent yourself from this COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Wash your hands regularly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Try to avoid touching the face<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Maintain the distance of at least 6 ft from the one sneezing and coughing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Cover your mouth while sneezing or coughing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Staying at home if feeling unwell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Do work from home if possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Avoid crowds and gatherings of any size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Everyone should know the right information about this virus. The difference between the COVID-19 and normal flu helps you to identify the actual condition. <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/doctors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">But If you having any of the symptoms inform the doctor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diabetes-care\/how-to-handle-insulin-overdose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Know The Ways Of How To Handle Insulin Overdose<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know that nowadays the whole world is fighting with the deadly and highly contagious virus named coronavirus also known as COVID-19. 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