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COVID-19 vs. flu: Similarities and differences

COVID-19 and flu spread and severity

COVID-19 may be able to spread from a person for a longer time than seasonal flu. If you have COVID-19, you're more likely to lose your sense of taste or smell.

Both COVID-19 and the flu make millions of people sick each year. The number of people who need to go to the hospital for flu or COVID-19 depends on a person's health and age. It also depends on the specific virus that's spreading and how many people got the vaccine.