Dry and itchy throat is not necessarily caused by novel coronavirus. New type of pneumonia, also known as new type of coronavirus pneumonia, the main clinical manifestations of early symptoms are similar to those of general respiratory viral infections, the main manifestations such as fever, dry cough, dry and itchy throat, nasal congestion, etc., and some people may also experience fatigue, loss of smell and taste, and other systemic symptoms. In addition to the new coronavirus, such as influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus and other pathogens can cause dry and itchy throat symptoms, so the diagnosis of infection with the new coronavirus, in addition to the clinical manifestations, but also combined with the epidemiological history of the last 14 days, suspected cases can be done new coronavirus nucleic acid test to clarify whether the infection with the new coronavirus. If the symptoms of dry and itchy throat are not relieved, it is recommended to go to the relevant departments of the hospital in time to improve the nucleic acid test, to exclude the possibility of new coronary pneumonia, to avoid aggravation of the condition. [Tip] This article refers to “new coronary pneumonia, new coronary virus pneumonia”, etc., has been December 26, 2022, the National Health Commission issued a notice to change the name to “new coronary virus infection”.