Monday, October 05, 2020
Information regarding COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines is constantly evolving. For the latest information, please refer to Beaumont’s COVID-19 information page, the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services or the CDC.
COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses. And, because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, it may be hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone.
Flu and COVID-19 share many characteristics, but there are some key differences between the two:
NEXT STEPS AND HELPFUL RESOURCES
- the Flu & COVID-19 episode | Beaumont HouseCall Podcast
- Planning For Your Flu Shot
- Most Common Symptoms for Flu, Cold, Allergies and COVID-19