Older People and those with severe underlying medical issues most susceptible to COVID-19
LATEST GUIDELINES FROM CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL: SIX NEW SYMPTOMS ADDED
Chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and a loss of taste or smell.
Those are the six new symptoms the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cautioned could be signs of the coronavirus.
The additions come as health experts’ understanding of the confounding disease evolves. The CDC previously listed fever, cough and shortness of breath as symptoms.
Shortness of breath was tweaked to “shortness of breath or difficulty breathing” by the CDC.
Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.
Self-Checker
A guide to help you make decisions and seek appropriate medical care.
Watch for symptoms
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.
These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
When to Seek Medical Attention…
If you develop 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
*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
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.
