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Covid symptoms: Is it a cold, flu or coronavirus? – BBC News
With similar symptoms, deciding whether or not you need to get tested for coronavirus can be tricky.
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Colds, flu and Covid-19 are caused by different viruses, but can have similar symptoms.
It can be hard to judge which one you may have.
Most people who feel ill with coronavirus will have at least one of the key symptoms:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- a loss or change to their sense of smell or taste
So what do you need to know about other things you may catch in the coming months?
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