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. These lists do not include all possible symptoms, according to CDC.gov.
People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Fever or chills.
- Cough.
- 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.
Emergency symptoms
People with these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately:
- Trouble breathing.
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest.
- New confusion.
- Inability to wake or stay awake.
- Bluish lips or face.
Please call 911 for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you. Notify the operator that you or someone you know may have COVID-19.
Remember the following to help slow the spread of COVID-19:
- Wear a mask or face-covering.
- Stay at least six feet away from others.
- Wash hands or use hand sanitizer often.
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow.
- Avoid touching your face.