COVID Symptoms vs Allergy Symptoms: What to Know

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently shared a chart outlining the different symptoms a person can get from COVID-19 and seasonal allergies.

Why is this important: Spring is fast approaching, bringing minor colds, allergies and more. As COVID-19 still sweeps across the country, the CDC has shared the symptoms so people know what could be affecting them.

Covid19 symptoms: the CDC chart identified the following symptoms of COVID-19:

• Fever or chills.
• Cough.
• Aches.
• Headache.
• Tired.
• Loss of taste or smell.
• Shortness of breath.
• Sore throat.
• Sneeze.
• Itchy or watery eyes.
• Runny or stuffy nose.

Allergy symptoms: the CDC said people will also want to keep an eye out for specific allergy symptoms:

• Cough.
• Headache.
• Tired.
• Sore throat.
• Sneeze.
• Itchy or watery eyes.
• Runny or stuffy nose.

Both: According to the CDC, COVID-19 and seasonal allergies can lead to coughing, headaches and fatigue.

Yes, but: Chills and fever remain more common with the novel coronavirus.

The bigger picture: The coronavirus still infects thousands of people in the United States every day. At least 47,000 people have been infected with COVID-19 in the past day, according to the CDC.