Testing and mask sales increase in A Coruña as flu and Covid-19 cases rebound

General malaise, fever, runny nose, or cough are some of the most common symptoms of infections caused by respiratory viruses, such as Covid-19 or influenza, which appear to be The undisputed protagonist of recent weeks The number of infections in A Coruña is on the rise. “We are taking off and have not seen the peak yet. In 26 days, we went from 15 to 112 patients,” Pedro Marcos, director of nursing at CHUAC, told the media yesterday.

Pharmacies in the city of Hercules have raised prices in recent weeks in the face of a surge in infections. Selling masks and nose tests

, in this case Duo, can let you know if you have A/B influenza or Covid-19. “We used to sell three to four test kits a day, but now we sell 20 to 30,” they said at the Castro de Ron pharmacy.

Employees at the pharmacy in Plaza Pontevedra insist ‘This is not a typical winter’ because ‘this is shocking’this is also confirmed by the Iria Sesar Pharmacy (San Andrés, 161) and the Contreras Pharmacy (Nova Street, 18) Blame family gatherings for increase in cases.

In addition to nasal tests and masks, pharmacies in A Coruña They also sell flu medicine and thermometers Control fever caused by respiratory viruses.

“People come to pharmacies while protectedwearing masks, and the silhouettes are very diverse, although Most are between 30 and 60 years old. We noticed an increase in cases a month and a half ago, but now with the arrival of Christmas, the number of cases is increasing even more. ” the Otero Raña Pharmacy (Rafael Bárez Vázquez Street, 14) told the outlet.

Flu, Covid-19 or a cold?

The symptoms of the flu, Covid-19 and colds are similar, but there are some subtle differences that can help tell them apart. “Flu and COVID-19 cause severe fever”in addition to “having respiratory symptoms and cough”, at the same time Cold “more nasal symptoms” There is not much impact on the general condition,” said Pedro Marcos, CHUAC’s health care director.

But…how to tell the difference between the flu and Covid-19? Due to loss of smell. “We’ve learned a lot about symptoms throughout the pandemic; Anosmia does not occur in influenza“.Furthermore, in the case of Covid-19, Gastrointestinal symptoms are more common.

In light of the rise in respiratory infections, the Ministry of Health this week rolled out a series of recommendations, such as practicing adequate hand hygiene, covering your nose or mouth when coughing or sneezing, and avoiding going to work if possible if you have compatible symptoms.