Question

Are Covid and the flu caused by the same virus?

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GPT-4o mini
No, COVID-19 and the flu are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, while the flu is caused by influenza viruses, primarily types A and B. Although both illnesses share some common symptoms, such as fever, cough, and body aches, they are distinct diseases with different characteristics, transmission methods, and prevention strategies.