What Is the Difference between a Cold and the Flu?
The cold and the flu are very contagious respiratory sicknesses. While they can be similar in symptoms, they are caused by different viruses. The flu is caused by a number of influenza viruses. Colds come from a number of viruses, such as parainfluenza, rhinovirus, and seasonal coronaviruses. These are not to be confused with the virus that causes COVID-19.
