COVID-19 Signs and symptoms
• Fever or chills.
• Cough.
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
• Fatigue.
• Muscle or body aches.
• Headache.
• Sore throat.
• Congestion or runny nose.
• Nausea or vomiting.
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• Loss of appetite/taste/smell
Seek medical attention if you experience these emergency warning signs for COVID-19:
- Trouble breathing.
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest.
- New confusion.
- Inability to wake or stay awake.
- Bluish lips, face, or unpigmented skin (gums, around the eyes, nail beds).
- Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.
People who were in close contact with a COVID-positive person while they were symptomatic or up to 48 hours before their symptoms started (or if asymptomatic, starting 48 hours prior to specimen collection) should quarantine.