[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Truck driver in his 40s is Manitoba’s latest coronavirus case: health officials Epp said because allergy symptoms are so similar to coronavirus symptoms, many people are trying to mask them with medication or doing whatever they can to keep them at bay to avoid criticism.“Anyone with allergy issues, the best thing to do is curb those symptoms by seeing (a pharmacist) first, and we can definitely help with that..