[digger48]

I know several people who complained of flu like symptoms over the winter

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[patriciaruth]

I know several people who complained of flu like symptoms over the winter

With all the handwashing and mask wearing and avoidance of others, I think there was a great deal less flu than usual. Ask your friends if they had alterations in their smell and taste. That could clue them in on if it was really Covid, not flu.