How COVID-19 Spreads
According to the MoPH and CDC, COVID-19 spreads mainly from one person to another, and can even be spread by people who are not showing symptoms through the following routes:
- Direct Route: When people are in close contact with one another (within a meter), the virus can be released into the air through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. It can then land in the mouths or noses of the people nearby or be inhaled into the lungs.
- Indirect Route: Someone may get the virus by touching a surface or object that has been infected with it and then touching their mouth, nose, or eyes.
How to differentiate between COVID-19 and normal flu
According to the MoPH, below are signs and symptoms for how to differentiate between COVID-19 and normal flu.
Signs and Symptoms of COVID-19
Sign and symptoms of the common flu
Severe headache
Normal headache
High fever
Normal fever
No nasal congestion and runny nose
Nasal congestion and runny nose
Ordinary sneezing
Constant sneezing
No sore throat
Sore throat
Severe Shivering
Normal Shivering
Severe muscle pain
Normal muscle pain
Dry Cough
Cough with sputum
How COVID-19 Spreads
