COVID-19 vs. Flu

12 March 2020

Professor Robert Booy from the University of Sydney, Head of Clinical Research at the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS), answers the following questions about COVID-19:

  • What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
  • How long does it usually last?
  • Who is most at risk?
  • What are the chances of recovery?
  • Can the flu injection prevent COVID-19?

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