What do you think of when someone sneezes or coughs? Is it the same thing you though maybe a year ago? Probably not. One of the main things, other than the election or course, that people are extremely stressed about is getting the flu. With the flu and the coronavirus having similar symptoms, many people are worried about getting the flu for fear that it may be the coronavirus. Of course there are tests to determine whether one has the flu or corona, the thought of even just getting sick has become more devastating than before.
As flu season is approaching, many individuals are already starting to get sick. Many are just experiencing allergies, while some are actually dealing with the flu, and some with both. It is evident that in a time like this getting the flu can be very daunting. Immediately an individual is going to think they have the coronavirus if they get a fever, have a cough, or even just a headache. I believe that this year's flu is going to be very difficult for people to cope with, because of the fear that they are getting the coronavirus.
In my personal opinion, I believe getting sick is one of the factors that is troubling people, but that the main issue may be the fact of others knowing that that one individual is sick. It is not only embarrassing, but also frightening to cough and sneeze in public nowadays. Normally you will get a disgusted look from at least one individual, who you suppose is assuming that you have the coronavirus. I have actually experienced this myself. While going to the library to study one morning, I suddenly felt an itch in my nose. I tried to hold it back but eventually gave in and just sneezed. Unfortunately, I was in a reading room, so you can only imagine how "bass-boosted" my sneeze was. I just remember, putting my head down in shame knowing that all eyes were on me. I'm sure that anyone can say they have experienced this at least once.
There are both coronavirus tests and also flu tests that are being made available and affordable in many places at the moment. So anyone who may be worried that they have the virus, or anyone who feels that someone they know may have the virus, can rest assured, because there are test out there to determine that. For the time being though, let us not judge others when someone may sneeze or cough, because sometimes you'll never really know if it is the flu or COVID-19.
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