Can I have flu and COVID-19 at the same time?

Yes. It is possible to have flu, as well as other respiratory illnesses, and COVID-19 at the same time. Health experts are still studying how common this can be.

Some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, making it hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. Diagnostic testing can help determine if you are sick with flu or COVID-19.

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1. How do I know if I have flu?
2. What kinds of flu test are there?
3. How well can rapid test detect flu?
4. Will my health care provider test me for flu if I have flu-like symptoms?
5. Can I have flu and COVID-19 at the same time?
6. Is there a test that can detect both flu and COVID-19?
7. Will the new test that detects both flu and COVID-19 replace other tests?