WHILE the country has officially gone past the flu season — which usually takes place in the chilliest months of the year — one can never be too complacent. With summer fast approaching, one still has to watch out for symptoms associated with having the flu: sniffles, sneezes, headaches and fever plus a few body aches here and there. And because the flu shares many symptoms with Covid-19, catching the former also means that the average Filipino will have a little less peace of mind.

Flu symptoms are not just more common these days, they are also a lot heavier with which to deal. So, it is generally a good idea to get tested for Covid-19 in case one experiences flu symptoms. In the event that it is confirmed to be the dreaded virus, one can start practicing the necessary isolation and treatment protocols.