Sep 17, 2024 · How flu and COVID-19 are different. Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) first identified in 2019. Flu is caused by infection with an influenza virus. From what we know, COVID-19 spreads more easily than flu.

1 day ago · COVID-19, the flu and RSV share many symptoms and may be challenging to distinguish from one another. "Flu symptoms often include high fever, cough, sore throat, congestion, muscle aches and fatigue.

2 days ago · That week, 1.7% of deaths reported were due to the flu, while 1.5% of deaths were due to COVID. "Please note that data are provisional and subject to change as additional data are received," the ...

May 23, 2024 · Read on to understand the differences between the flu, COVID-19, and RSV in their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Feb 4, 2025 · COVID still kills more people overall each year than the flu, although flu hospitalizations this winter are double those for COVID, suggesting that flu has had a more concentrated winter...

3 days ago · Flu deaths outpace COVID deaths in 22 states for first time since pandemic began 01:31. For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, more people in the U.S. died of influenza than from ...

Jul 22, 2023 · COVID-19 and the flu have several differences, including different causes, complications and treatments. COVID-19 and the flu also spread differently, have different severity levels and a few different symptoms, and can be prevented by different vaccines.

Jan. 13, 2025 – Most U.S. states are reporting high or very high flu-like activity, while COVID-19 rates remain lower than this time last year. The nation isn’t out of the woods yet, though, in...

Nov 27, 2024 · COVID-19 and the flu cause many of the same symptoms, but there are some differences. The diseases also can cause no symptoms or cause mild or severe symptoms. Because the symptoms can overlap, testing may be done to see if you have COVID-19 or the flu.

Sep 14, 2023 · RSV, the flu and COVID-19 have similar symptoms and can occur together. Learn how to reduce your risk of these illnesses and when to call your provider. Wondering whether its RSV, the flu or COVID-19?