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Primarily there are three Symptoms of coronavirus:
- Fever.
- cough.
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
People with these symptoms or combination of these symptoms may have COVID-19
These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the Virus.
- Chills.
- Repeated shaking with chills.
- Muscle pain.
- Headache.
- Sore throat.
- New loss of taste or smell.
Updated List of All 9 Symptoms by CDC:
- Fever.
- Cough.
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
- Chills.
- Repeated shaking with chills.
- Muscle pain.
- Headache.
- Sore throat.
- New loss of taste or smell.
CDC also added that the list is not all-inclusive which means there may be some other symptoms of coronavirus in the world/. So, a list of Symptoms may be updated with further progress.
List of Symptoms According to WHO
Common symptoms include:
- Fever.
- Tiredness.
- Dry Cough.
Other symptoms include:
- Shortness of breath.
- Aches and pain.
- Sore Throat.
- Few people will report diarrhoea, nausea, or a runny nose.
According to a study of nearly 56,000 laboratory-confirmed cases cited in the WHO report, the most common symptoms are:-
According to a study of nearly 56,000 laboratory-confirmed cases cited in the WHO report, the most common symptoms are:-
- Fever(88%).
- Dry Cough(68%).
- Fatigue(38%).
- Coughing up Sputum/mucus production(33%).
- Shortness of breath(19%).
- Joint or muscle pain(15%).
- Sore throat(14%).
- Headache(14%).
- Chills(11%).
- Nausea or vomiting(5%).
- Nasal Congestion(5%).
- Diarrhoea (3%).
- Coughing up blood(1%).
- Eye Discharge(1%).
Symptoms Considered by the Ministry of Health, India
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are
- Fever.
- Tiredness.
- Dry Cough.
Some People may also experience
- Aches and pains.
- Nasal congestion.
- Runny nose.
- Sore throat.
- Diarrhea.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
Q1. What are the Symptoms of COVID-19 in Children?
Ans:- According to information provided by CDC Children have the same symptoms as an adult and generally have mild illnesses.
Q2. When to Seek a Medical Attention?
Ans:- Emergency warning Signs for COVID-19:-
- Trouble Breathing.
- Persistent pain or pressure in Chest.
- New Confusion or inability to arouse.
- Bluish lips or face,
If you have any of these emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately.