COVID-19 didnt wind up disappearing over the summer like wed hopedfar from it.
But even though the coronavirus doesnt seem to be seasonal, plenty of other communicable diseases are.
Colds and influenza make the rounds every winter, and this winter theyre going to be circulating alongside COVID.
So how can we prepare?
Often the flu will feel more severe than a cold, but thats not a hard and fast rule.
Viruses that cause colds include rhinovirus, adenovirus and four other types of human coronavirus.
Any of thesecan cause fevers and respiratory symptoms like coughing and sniffling.
If you think you have a garden-variety cold, its definitely possible its actually COVID.
In any case, dont assume.
Testing will be important to tell the difference between COVID and other respiratory infections.
Besides the uncertainty of wondering if you have the flu or COVID, there are other reasons.
And less flu means less of a chance that someone might get the fluandCOVID at the same time.
That would be no fun.
Normally Id argue thatyou should get over yourself, but were in a pandemic.
Maybe it takes up some brain space that would otherwise become filled with worry.
Science is pretty sure that people areleast likely to get sickwhen theyre well-rested, well-fed and not terribly stressed.
Life is hard out there, and you shouldnt feel guilty if youdoget stressed.
Plan out meals that include both protein and vegetables.
