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what are the symptoms of COVID19?
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51048366
The shortness of breath seems to be the main difference between that and normal flu.
Greenbank-
Again, not the most helpful identifying characteristic. For a huge number of reasons, not just that there’s definitely crossover with the common flu on that front. Or just a bit of mild panic. Or the joys of self-selection misdiagnosis.
Think of self assessment like a flow-chart.- Does it feel like flu? If yes proceed to If no proceed to 2.
- You’re probably ok.
- Do you think anyone you know has a good chance of being a contact of C19? If yes go to 5. If no proceed to 4.
- It’s probably just the cold. Are you feeling like utter shit? Proceed to question 6.
- Speak to 111, self isolate and wait for the swab results.
6.Does this involve not being able to walk up a flight of stairs? If yes- go to 5. If no, I’m sorry it’s just the flu. Set yourself up for two weeks of misery because the flu is an absolute cunt of an illness.
I know I come across as flippant, but I feel the mainstay of dealing with this outbreak will be stopping the potential panic.
- Does it feel like flu? If yes proceed to If no proceed to 2.
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So if flu is bad, and COVID-19 can be deadly, what are the symptoms of COVID19? As in how would one feel while suffering full blown COVID-19...