As Covid-19 cases see a resurgence across India and the early monsoon ushers in a spike in flu infections, many are struggling to distinguish between the two. With overlapping symptoms like fever, sore throat, cough, body aches, and fatigue, it’s easy to misdiagnose or delay treatment. Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee, an internal medicine specialist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi, shares how to spot the differences and why testing is key to correct diagnosis and care. T

India is witnessing a fresh surge in Covid-19 cases, with health authorities confirming the emergence of two new variants: NB.1.8.1 and LF.7. The total active case count has climbed to 1010 as of May 27, 2025, with Kerala being the worst-hit state. Public health officials are urging calm as symptoms remain mild in most cases, although hospital preparedness has been ramped up across states. The spike in infections is largely being attributed to the new sub-lineages of the JN.1 strain