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The 4 ways coronavirus differs from seasonal flu and makes it more deadly – Lancs Live
NHS bosses have warned that you are twice as likely to die if you get flu and Covid-19 together. Here are the differences between the illnesses to help you know…
On the surface, the annual seasonal flu and Covid-19 can appear very similar.
Both viruses spread in a similar way and can present with similar symptoms.
Both of course can be deadly with the elderly and those with pre-existing medical conditions most at risk of severe complications.
With a second national lockdown underway and hospitals bracing themselves for the annual winter flu season, experts are warning the NHS will be under severe strain as the pandemic continues to rage alongside it.
According…
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