The signs and symptoms of both diseases can range from no symptoms to mild or severe symptoms. Because COVID-19 and the flu have similar symptoms, it can be hard to diagnose which condition you have based on your symptoms alone. Testing may be done to see if you have COVID-19 or the flu.
Symptom | COVID-19 | Flu |
Nausea or vomiting | Sometimes | Sometimes (more common in children) |
Diarrhea | Sometimes | Sometimes (more common in children) |
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing | Usually | Usually |
New loss of taste or smell | Usually (early often without a runny or stuffy nose) | Rarely |
