So what symptoms should people be looking out for and how different are they from symptoms of the flu and other allergies? We take a look:READ MORE:* Coronavirus: Your questions to the experts answered* Coronavirus vs the flu - how the two illnesses compare in NZ* The flu and Covid-19 differences according to WHO* Coronavirus: Here's what you need to knowCORONAVIRUSCovid-19 is a respiratory disease caused by a recently discovered coronavirus. Symptoms of the flu include: headaches, runny nose, cough, sore throat and muscle pain. Globally, the seasonal flu generally kills fewer than 1 per cent of those infected. There are vaccines and therapeutics for seasonal flu, and many people globally have built up immunity to seasonal strains.

Source: Stuff March 12, 2020 22:52 UTC