Consequences of disregarding COVID symptoms as flu

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COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic and has caused widespread panic, with people becoming increasingly concerned about contracting the virus. However, many people still believe that COVID-19 is no different from the flu and often dismiss their COVID-19 symptoms as flu symptoms. This approach can be extremely dangerous and can lead to dire consequences.

Firstly, COVID-19 is more contagious than the flu. It is transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets, which can be easily spread through coughing, sneezing, or talking. Moreover, the symptoms of COVID-19 are also more severe than the flu, with patients experiencing high fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Ignoring these symptoms as flu can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment, resulting in a more severe illness and a higher risk of complications.

Secondly, dismissing COVID-19 symptoms as flu can lead to the spread of the virus. People with COVID-19 can easily spread the virus to others, even if they are asymptomatic. Therefore, ignoring symptoms and continuing to interact with others can cause the virus to spread, leading to an outbreak and even more severe consequences.

Thirdly, dismissing COVID-19 symptoms can be dangerous for those who are at high risk of developing severe illness, such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. These individuals are more likely to experience severe illness and may require hospitalization. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to ensuring that these individuals receive the necessary medical attention and care.

RE-reported from the story originally published in Times of India