Coronavirus: What is the difference between a dry cough and a wet cough?

With rising cases reported across the country and millions urged to practice social distancing, novel coronavirus has made people feel worried for all the right reasons.Symptoms of COVID-19 start off mildly, resembling that of a cold or the flu. However, one symptom which can actually help you differentiate whether it's just a cold or coronavirus is the presence of a dry cough. Yes, the difference comes down to what type of cough you might have.Almost 60% of COVID-19 positive cases report dry cough as a prominent symptom. With such statistics, it can be natural for people to worry as soon as they start coughing. However, there are fine differences between the two.