SIGNS & SYMPTOMS - CORONAVIRUS

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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:

• Fever or chills

• Cough - chest discomfort

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• New loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• 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:

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

• New confusion or inability to arouse

• Bluish lips or face

• This list is not all inclusive.

• 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