According to multiple sources, COVID-19 symptoms in 2023 are generally the same as they were in previous years. The most common symptoms include 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, diarrhea, and nausea or vomiting). Some sources also mention sore eyes, dizziness, and heavy arms or legs as less common symptoms). However, it is important to note that these symptoms may also be a sign of a different illness, so it is recommended to call a primary care provider if you have questions or think you were in contact with someone who had COVID-19). It is also worth noting that some people who have had COVID-19, whether they have needed hospitalization or not, continue to experience symptoms. These long-term effects are called long COVID (or post COVID-19 condition), and the most common symptoms associated with long COVID include fatigue). Finally, it is worth mentioning that the severity of COVID-19 symptoms seems to have decreased in 2023, possibly due to immunity from vaccines and previous infections.