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Infographic: Venn diagram of the overlap of COVID-19 symptoms with seasonal allergy symptoms

Infographic: Venn diagram of the overlap of COVID-19 symptoms with seasonal allergy symptoms
Updated Sept. 10, 2020, 12:00 AM
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Venn Diagram listing symptoms more common of COVID-19 including fever and chills, muscle and body aches and new loss of taste or smell, symptoms more common of seasonal allergies including itchy or watery eyes and sneezing, and symptoms common of both including cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, headache, sore throat, congestion or runny nose.

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Symptoms more common of COVID-19

  • Fever and chills
  • Muscle and body aches
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

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  • Symptoms common of both
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing*
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose

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Symptoms more common of seasonal allergies

  • Itchy or watery eyes
  • Sneezing