Coughs and sneezes seem to be inescapable at the moment - whether you're at work, commuting or relaxing at home, it's hard to avoid them.

With headlines buzzing about new Covid variants and social media filled with speculation, it's becoming increasingly difficult to tell whether that scratchy throat or runny nose is a sign of Covid or just a typical seasonal cold.

To help clear up the confusion, we spoke to the experts. Here's what they had to say...

What causes a cold and what causes Covid?

"Colds are caused by a bunch of different viruses, but the most common culprit is the rhinovirus, a tiny troublemaker that loves to set up camp in your nose and throat," explains Dr Chun Tang, GP at Pall Mall Medical. "Covid, on the other hand, is caused by a single virus, SARS-CoV-2, which is a t

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