COVID-19 symptoms can vary from mild to severe and may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus). Some people may be asymptomatic and not even have symptoms. 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
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Less common symptoms include:
- Muscle aches and heavy arms or legs
- Severe fatigue or tiredness
- Runny or blocked nose, or sneezing
- Sore eyes
- Dizziness
- New and persistent cough
- Tight chest or chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Hoarse voice
- Numbness or tingling
- Appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea
- Difficulty sleeping
- Rash
- Mood changes
- Changes in menstrual cycles
- Brain fog
- Depression and anxiety
This list does not include all possible symptoms, and symptoms may change with new COVID-19 variants and can vary depending on vaccination status. People with severe disease and those needing hospital treatment should receive treatment as soon as possible). If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek immediate medical attention:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone
If you have emergency COVID-19 symptoms, seek care immediately.
