Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Can I have COVID-19 and the flu at the same time? By From Our Partner - September 30, 2020 FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailPrint While COVID-19 and the flu are both viral illnesses that primarily affect the respiratory tract, they are caused by different viruses, and the possibility of contracting both at the same time does exi… Already an INSIDER? Sign in.