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    Re: The end of the annual flu

    Quote Originally Posted by phil06 View Post
    I often catch a cold over the winter my worry is once I catch a cold it may be COVID as cold/flu seems to be classed as covid now?
    I can assure you that the symptoms of Covid are very different than any cold or flu I’ve ever had.

    If you develop symptoms, get tested. If it’s Covid, you’ll know, if it isn’t, you’ll also know. Stop looking for problems for five minutes.

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    Re: The end of the annual flu

    So come on Phil, we have a poster here with the real deal as regards Covid - but you've not told us where you heard that colds and flu are classed as Covid.

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    Re: The end of the annual flu

    Quote Originally Posted by Gary A View Post
    If it’s Covid, you’ll know, if it isn’t, you’ll also know.

    Well, yes and no. A woman I know (around 50) who works for/with the NHS was tested for routine and has shown antibodies. She doesn't even remember being ill.

    I don't think symptoms are the determining factor, the issue here is a ridiculous statement that he's probably made up in his head for whatever reason. Attention, I'm beginning to suspect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ankietyjoe View Post
    Well, yes and no. A woman I know (around 50) who works for/with the NHS was tested for routine and has shown antibodies. She doesn't even remember being ill.

    I don't think symptoms are the determining factor, the issue here is a ridiculous statement that he's probably made up in his head for whatever reason. Attention, I'm beginning to suspect.
    What I meant was if he goes for a Covid test due to whichever symptoms he’s experiencing the test will tell him whether it’s Covid or not that’s causing his symptoms.

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    Re: The end of the annual flu

    Quote Originally Posted by Gary A View Post
    What I meant was if he goes for a Covid test due to whichever symptoms he’s experiencing the test will tell him whether it’s Covid or not that’s causing his symptoms.

    Spot on

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    Re: The end of the annual flu

    Sure but Flu and covid are quite similar where as a cold is more mild. I guess this is why there is lots of negative tests as people get confused to which one they have?

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    Re: The end of the annual flu

    Quote Originally Posted by phil06 View Post
    Sure but Flu and covid are quite similar where as a cold is more mild. I guess this is why there is lots of negative tests as people get confused to which one they have?
    Even if people do get confused, what is your point? How does that relate to your absurd idea that a cold would be classed as Covid? Who would class it as Covid? Can you define the nature of your point, because I aint' getting it.

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    Re: The end of the annual flu

    Phil lives in Glasgow so I expect anyone who coughs once worries about covid.

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    Re: The end of the annual flu

    Quote Originally Posted by phil06 View Post
    Sure but Flu and covid are quite similar where as a cold is more mild. I guess this is why there is lots of negative tests as people get confused to which one they have?
    There are lots of negative tests because the main symptoms of Covid, especially at an early stage of infection, are so very similar to a number of other conditions. The first symptoms I personally experienced were a loss of taste and smell and a headache. These could quite easily have been caused by a common cold or any number of other viruses.

    If you instantly think “I have Covid” the second you feel a headache, cough or whatever then you’re being completely irrational. The vast majority of folk suffering these symptoms will not have Covid. As I said above, in the event of feeling any such symptoms the most sensible thing to do would be to get a Covid test. This will tell you whether or not your symptoms are Covid related.

    It’s just the way it is at this point I’m afraid, you just need to deal with it.

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    Re: The end of the annual flu

    Quote Originally Posted by Gary A View Post
    If you instantly think “I have Covid” the second you feel a headache, cough or whatever then you’re being completely irrational.
    But isn't that severe health anxiety in a nutshell?

    I note from the figures that my local area has had a 733% increase in cases in the last week. Except for going to work, I am voluntarily going into lockdown. I have enough tinned and packet food for at least a fortnight, maybe three weeks - I just cannot take a chance with my own life.

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