What are the symptoms of this latest virus?
People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Fever or chills.
- Cough.
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
- Fatigue.
- Muscle or body aches.
- Headache.
- New loss of taste or smell.
- Sore throat.
Are there any flu cases in Texas?
No influenza-associated institutional outbreaks or school closures were reported.
What causes sudden flu like symptoms?
It can be caused by the flu virus, RSV, and human parainfluenza virus, among others. Early symptoms are a lot like flu symptoms—high fever, severe coughing, fatigue, headaches, and shaking or chills. 9 While the flu comes on suddenly, pneumonia takes longer to develop and can be a complication of the flu.
Can you tell the difference between a cold and Covid?
But COVID-19 , the common cold, seasonal allergies and the flu (influenza) cause many similar symptoms….Symptom check: Is it COVID-19 or a cold?
| Symptom or sign | COVID-19 | Cold |
|---|---|---|
| Tiredness | Usually | Sometimes |
| Sneezing | Rarely | Sometimes |
| Sore throat | Usually | Usually |
| Runny or stuffy nose | Usually | Usually |
How can you tell the difference between cold and COVID?
Symptom check: Is it COVID-19 or a cold?
| Symptom or sign | COVID-19 | Cold |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | Usually | Sometimes |
| Diarrhea | Sometimes | Never |
| Nausea or vomiting | Sometimes | Never |
| New loss of taste or smell | Usually (early — often without a runny or stuffy nose) | Sometimes (especially with a stuffy nose) |
What is Type C flu?
Influenza virus C tends to cause mild upper respiratory infections. Cold-like symptoms are associated with the virus including fever (38–40 °C), dry cough, rhinorrhea (nasal discharge), headache, muscle pain, and achiness. The virus may lead to more severe infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia.
Are all influenza cases reportable in Texas?
Please note: The majority of influenza cases are not reportable by law in Texas. This map contains data from sentinel sites and only displays influenza and ILI cases that were reported to public health. Positive laboratory results are reported according to specimen collection date, or date received in the laboratory if the former is unknown.
How common is West Nile virus in Texas?
DSHS has confirmed 29 cases of West Nile illness in Texas this year, including two deaths. People can be infected by West Nile virus through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Are the Bugs back around Houston?
Now that people are taking off masks, getting together and traveling again, all the regular bugs are back. “I think just the common cold, which again can be caused by any number of viruses. The runny nose, the cough, the sore throat,” Dr. Spinner said are back going around the Houston area.