KONTAN.CO.ID – Symptoms of a new coronavirus infection, such as fever and cough, are similar to those of the flu virus. However, there are several things that can be used to differentiate between the two types of viruses.
Well, here’s what makes the corona virus different from the flu virus:
The body’s immune system
Quoting from The Scottish Sun, the corona virus is more easily spread than the flu virus because the immunity of Covid-19 has not been found. Linsey Marr, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech, said it made a lot of people more susceptible to coronavirus.
Asymptomatic
Some of the symptoms a person experiences when they have the flu virus are headaches and decreased appetite.
On the other hand, people who are infected with the corona virus may not show any symptoms. This is what causes the corona virus to spread more easily.
A person who is not aware that he has been infected with Covid-19 could be careless and spread the corona virus to others. According to experts, asymptomatic Covid-19 patients account for 40% -50% of the total cases.
This is still exacerbated by the longer incubation period for the corona virus. Professor Marr said, the incubation period for the corona virus lasted up to 14 days. Meanwhile, the flu virus incubation period is only three days.
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Spread of the virus
The difference between the corona virus and the flu virus also lies in how many people can be infected.
Launch from The Scottish Sun, someone who is infected with the flu virus can spread the virus to 1-1.3 people. While the corona virus can be spread to up to 2.5 people.
The spread of the corona virus will be even more dangerous in rooms with poor air ventilation. Likewise, if the people inside don’t wear masks properly.
Therefore, implementing health protocols in a disciplined manner is important.
Try not to hang out with other people during a pandemic like this time. If you have to do activities with a lot of people, try to do it in an open space, keep your distance from other people, wear a mask properly, and wash your hands regularly.
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Adults are more susceptible to coronavirus
Several factors that increase a person’s risk of being infected with the corona virus are health conditions and age. The older a person is, the greater the chances of suffering from Covid-19.
This shows that adults are more susceptible to coronavirus than children. Research from experts at King’s College London also shows that the symptoms of corona virus infection experienced by children are different from those of adults.
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Editor: Belladina Biananda
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