These symptoms can be present with any viral respiratory infection, including COVID. These symptoms can be present with/without pneumonia.

Including:

• Fever or feeling feverish/chills (may not be present)
• Cough
• Shortness of Breath
• Sore throat
• Cold-like symptoms

With influenza the following are more common:

• Muscle or body aches
• Headaches
• Fatigue/lethargy
• Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children)

• Public Heath Ontario (PHO) Antiviral Medications for Seasonal Influenza: Information for Health Care Providers, 2019
• Papenburg J, Mubareka S, Allen U, et al. Guidance on Use of Antiviral Agents for the 2019-20 Influenza Season. AMMI Canada Guidelines.  The use of antiviral drugs for influenza: Guidance for practitioners 2012/2013.  Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol 2012; 23 (4):e79-e90.