According to various sources, the symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild to severe and may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus). Some people may have no symptoms at all, but can still spread the virus. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 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
- Nausea or vomiting
- Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
- Rash
These symptoms may be a sign of COVID infection, but they could also mean you have a different illness. Some people may experience worsened symptoms, such as worsened shortness of breath and pneumonia, about a week after symptoms start. In rare situations, children can develop a severe inflammatory syndrome a few weeks after infection). If you have emergency COVID-19 symptoms, seek care immediately. Emergency symptoms can include trouble breathing, constant chest pain or pressure, trouble staying awake, new confusion, or pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone.
