COVID-19 is a respiratory condition caused by a coronavirus. Some people are infected but don’t notice any symptoms. Most people will have mild symptoms and get better on their own. But about 1 in 6 will have severe problems, such as trouble breathing. The odds of more serious symptoms are higher if you’re older or have another health condition like diabetes or asthma.

Here’s what to look for if you think you might have COVID-19.

Common Symptoms

According to information gathered from researchers in China, the most comon symptoms among people who had COVID-19 include:

• Fever 83%-99%
• Cough 59%-82%
• Fatigue 44%-70%
• Lack of appetite 40%-84%
• Shortness of breath 31%-40%
• Mucus/phlegm 28%-33%
• Body aches 11%-35%Symptoms usually begin 2 to 14 days after you come into contact with the virus.

  Other symptoms may include:

  • Sore throat
  • Headache
  • Chills
  • Stuffy nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

  If you have any of these symptoms, isolate yourself. This means staying away from other people as much as possible, even members of your family. Stay in a specific “sick room,” and use a separate bathroom if you can. If you have symptoms and are at high risk of complications because of your age or other health conditions, call your doctor in addition to isolating yourself.

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  Signs and Symptoms of Coronavirus

  COVID-19 is a respiratory condition caused by a coronavirus. Some people are infected but don’t notice any symptoms. Most people will have mild symptoms and get better on their own. But about 1 in 6 will have severe problems, such as trouble breathing. The odds of more serious symptoms are higher if you’re older or have another health condition like diabetes or asthma.

  Here’s what to look for if you think you might have COVID-19.

  Common Symptoms

  According to information gathered from researchers in China, the most comon symptoms among people who had COVID-19 include:

  • Fever 83%-99%
  • Cough 59%-82%
  • Fatigue 44%-70%
  • Lack of appetite 40%-84%
  • Shortness of breath 31%-40%
  • Mucus/phlegm 28%-33%
  • Body aches 11%-35%

  Symptoms usually begin 2 to 14 days after you come into contact with the virus.

  Other symptoms may include:

  • Sore throat
  • Headache
  • Chills
  • Stuffy nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

  If you have any of these symptoms, isolate yourself. This means staying away from other people as much as possible, even members of your family. Stay in a specific “sick room,” and use a separate bathroom if you can. If you have symptoms and are at high risk of complications because of your age or other health conditions, call your doctor in addition to isolating yourself.

  Serious Symptoms

  Call a doctor or hospital right away if you have one or more of these COVID-19 symptoms:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Constant pain or pressure in your chest
  • Bluish lips or face
  • Sudden confusion

  You need medical care as soon as possible. Call your doctor’s office or hospital before you go in. This will help them prepare to treat you and protect medical staff and other patients. 

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• Lab can tell if  is what’s causing your symptoms. But the tests can be hard to find, and there’s no treatment if you do have the disease. So you don’t need to get tested if you have no symptoms or only mild ones. Call your doctor or your local health department if you have questions.