Today we’re going to talk about the coronavirus vs. flu differences and similarities. 

Flu vs. coronavirus symptoms:

Influenza symptoms:
 • Aches 
 • Fatigue
 • Chills 
 • Headaches

Coronavirus symptoms:
 • Shortness of breath 
 • Difficulty breathing

The flu and the coronavirus share some symptoms, such as:
 • Fever
 • Dry cough
 • Respiratory symptoms 

Both the flu and the coronavirus can be transmitted the same way. A few ways they can be transmitted are:
 • Sneezing 
 • Coughing 
 • Contact 

Coronavirus vs. flu onset:
 • The flu comes on very quickly, often between one and two days.
 • The coronavirus symptoms come on more gradually between three to seven days. 

Coronavirus vs. flu death rates:

Flu deaths:
 • Typically occur from secondary bacterial pneumonia and heart attacks.

Coronavirus deaths:
 • Typically occur from ARDS 

Coronavirus vs. flu—Whose at risk?
 • The flu virus targets the elderly, people with a weak immune system, people with a chronic health problem, children, and pregnant women. 
 • The coronavirus targets the elderly and people with pre-existing health problems. 

Coronavirus vs. flu recent CDC estimates (October 2019-March 7th 2020):

Influenza in the USA alone:
 • 51 million infections
 • 24 million medical visits
 • 670,000 hospitalizations
 • 55,000 deaths
 • Worldwide - 250,000-500,000 deaths

Coronavirus (worldwide):
 • 200,000 cases 
 • 8,246 deaths
 • 82,000 recoveries 
 • 107,000 mild cases 
 • 6,000 critical cases 

At this time, I would do whatever I can to strengthen my immune system. I would create more health in my body and take the right nutrients. 

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