The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday expanded its list of COVID-19 symptoms to watch for in the early stages of infection.
These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus:
* Fever
* Cough
* Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
* Chills (new)
* Repeated shaking with chills (new)
* Muscle pain (new)
* Headache (new)
* Sore throat (new)
* New loss of taste or smell (new)
This list is not all-inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
When to Seek Medical Attention
If you have any of these emergency warning signs* for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately:
* Trouble breathing
* Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
* New confusion or inability to arouse
* Bluish lips or face
Call 911 if you have a medical emergency: Notify the operator that you have, or think you might have, COVID-19. If possible, put on a cloth face covering before medical help arrives.
Learn more about how to protect yourself, how to care for someone who is sick, and what to do if you are sick.
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