The UK is currently battling a wave of the H3N2 "subclade K" super flu , making it difficult to distinguish between flu, Covid-19, and the common cold. Health bodies have flagged key differences: loss of taste and smell is strongly associated with Covid, while sneezing is almost exclusive to the cold. The new flu variant is causing such a severe wave that the NHS has raised concerns about a "worst case scenario" this winter.

Key Distinguishing Symptoms: Health bodies advise focusing on a few distinct symptoms to help determine which virus you are suffering from this winter. For instance, loss of taste and smell is a key marker, as it is often associated with Covid but only sometimes occurs with the flu.

Cold vs. Flu/Covid: Sneezing is a symptom that is almost exclusively associated

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