2. COVID Signs and Symptoms

 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.

•           Diarrhea.

•           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.