Symptom when you breathe could indicate Covid rather than flu amid NHS warning View Image

One crucial symptom could indicate whether your illness is COVID-19 rather than flu. The NHS has warned that cases of both viruses have been rising in recent weeks.

The most recent data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) revealed that flu positivity rose from 1.9 per cent to 3.3 per cent. COVID-19 positivity in hospital settings climbed from 11.7 per cent in the previous week to 12.9 per cent.

Distinguishing between Covid and flu without a test can be challenging. Many of the symptoms are similar.

The NHS website states that Covid symptoms are "very similar to symptoms of other illnesses, such as colds and flu". Both conditions can trigger a high temperature, body aches, headache

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