What Are the Symptoms of Cold, Flu and COVID-19?
How To Know Which Virus You Likely Have

Here are some of the most common symptoms of each virus.
Cold Syptoms
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sore throat
- Sneezing
- Cough
- Fatigue
Flu Symptoms
- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or nasal congestion
- Body aches
- Headaches
- Fatigue
COVID-19 Symptoms
One of the reasons it can be difficult to determine whether you have a COVID-19 infection is that it can lead to mild symptoms that are similar to a cold, or more severe flu-like symptoms. These are some common COVID-19 symptoms to be on the lookout for:- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of taste and smell
- Diarrhea
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain