Amid the chilly winter weather, masses of people seem to be fighting a cold that rivals the symptoms of Covid-19.
It's natural to see a spike in colds and coughs at this time of year, but thousands of people in Scotland and the rest of the UK are experiencing what they are calling the "worst cold ever" as people mingle once again like they did in pre-pandemic years.
While flu and cold symptoms are intertwined with those of Covid, what's there to do if you're testing negative for the virus but feel quite ill?
