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. 2020 Dec 30;14(3):389–416. doi: 10.1016/j.jiph.2020.12.025

Table 2.

Differences Between COVID-19 and Flu [15].

Cause COVID-19: Caused by the novel 2019 coronavirus, now called, SARS-CoV-2.
Flu: Caused by any of several different types and strains of influenza.
Transmission Possible difference: COVID-19 might be spread through the airborne route.
Antiviral Medications COVID-19: None currently.
Flu: some available; can help manage symptoms/duration.
Vaccines COVID-19: None currently.
Flu: vaccine available.
Incubation Period COVID-19 incubation period seems to be ∼14 days.
Flu incubation period is 2 ∼ 3 days.