SIGNS & SYMPTOMS - CORONAVIRUS
CDC has updated with 11 symptoms to date and will continue to update as necessary. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
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Fever or chills
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Cough - chest discomfort
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Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
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Fatigue
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Muscle or body aches
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Headache
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New loss of taste or smell
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Sore throat
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Congestion or runny nose
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Nausea or vomiting
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Diarrhea
This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19.
If you develop emergency warning signs, get medical attention immediately.
Emergency warning signs include:
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Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
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Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
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New confusion or inability to arouse
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Bluish lips or face
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This list is not all inclusive.
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Consult your medical provider for any other severe symptoms
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS - FLU
Onset: Abrupt
Fever: Usual; lasts 3-4 days
Aches: Usual; often severe
Chills: Fairly common
Fatigue, weakness: Usual
Sneezing: Sometimes
Chest discomfort
cough: Common; can be severe
Stuffy nose: Sometimes
Sore throat: Sometimes
Headache: Common
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS - COLD
Onset: Gradual
Fever: Rare
Aches: Slight
Chills: Uncommon
Fatigue, weakness: Sometimes
Sneezing: Common
Chest discomfort
cough: Mild-moderate; hacking
Stuffy nose: Common
Sore throat: Common
Headache: Rare