COVID SYMPTOMS
Recognize the signs of COVID and know when to seek emergency care

COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Infected people have had a wide range of symptoms reported – from mild symptoms to severe illness.

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Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

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• 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

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Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If you or someone you know is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:

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• Trouble breathing

• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

• New confusion

• Inability to wake or stay awake

• Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone

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Call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.