COVID-19 and the seasonal flu are both viral diseases and while they might have similar symptoms and transmission modes, it doesn’t mean they are equivalent.

These viruses differ greatly on many levels such as their capacity to cause severe disease, death and to change over time (mutations).

Right now, the seasonal flu is still at lower levels of transmission across Canada – peak seasonal activity is from November/December through February/March (29,30,31). If you are experiencing COVID-19/flu-like symptoms, such as fever and cough you should take precautions and seek testing if needed – there is a good chance it’s not an early case of the flu (13).

Sources: https://tinyurl.com/SUFNotLikeTheFlu