COVID-19 VS Common Cold

The new coronavirus strain 2019 (Covid-19) is a newly discovered virus. The symptoms of the illness are quite similar to the common cold or the common flu. Many people who are sick, have a fever, cough, sore throat during this period are often worried and confused about the difference between the common cold and the coronavirus.

Differences between the common cold and the coronavirus
The common cold (Common Cold) and the new coronavirus strain 2019 (Covid-19) are both caused by the coronavirus. The common cold is usually caused by rhinovirus at 30-80%, followed by the coronavirus at 10-15%. The severity of the disease varies. The coronavirus is much more severe than the common cold.