COVID-19 affects different people in
different ways. Infected people have had a wide range of symptoms reported –
from mild symptoms to severe illness.
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after
exposure to the virus. The CDC recommends that 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
Look for emergency warning signs for
COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, 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
Call your medical provider for any
other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
It is helpful to have a plan in place in
case one becomes sick. Identifying a caregiver and staying in touch with
family, friends, neighbors, and healthcare professionals during the pandemic
through email or phone, especially if some lives alone is important. If one is aware
of an exposure or are experiencing symptoms such as a sore throat, dry cough,
fever, and/or shortness of breath, seek medical help as soon as possible. Trying
to contact one’s care team over the phone before coming into a medical center
can facilitate their care.
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