Person with a coldAs we head into winter, cases of flu and Covid (including variants like Stratus and Nimbus) are expected to rise.We’ve previously shared how to tell which form of Covid you’re likely to be dealing with if you notice symptoms. But how can you tell Covid from a “regular” flu in the first place? According to Dr Neel Patel from LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, telling one apart form the other may be key as the cooler weather settles in. “With [both flu and Covid circulating at higher rates, it’s important to know the difference between a cold and flu, or coronavirus and flu,” he said. “Knowing which illness you might have means you can best treat yourself and protect others.” Here are the different symptoms the doctor usually sees for both: Symptom duration may tell them apart