Dr Hilary Jones has explained the difference between coronavirus and hay fever to those concerned about their symptoms. During a segment on Thursday's Good Morning Britain, the general practitioner revealed there are two "cardinal symptoms" that will tell the difference between the life-threatening bug and the allergic reaction to pollen.
A viewer contacted the daytime show and said because he suffers from hay fever, he's worried he won't be to separate his symptoms.
Presenter Kate Garraway informed the resident doctor that viewer Alan has a similar diagnosis to coronavirus – dry chesty cough, sniffly nose and higher than normal temperature – so is distressed about whether he's actually contracted the deadly bug instead.