New Symptoms of COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded its list of possible symptoms related to coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19. The three original known symptoms were cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing and fever. As the pandemic continues, researchers are learning more from patients diagnosed with COVID-19, resulting in new information about the illness and the way it may present.
If you develop any of the symptoms below, call your doctor to discuss your next steps.
Possible symptoms of COVID-19:
- Fever (≥ than 100°)
- Cough
- Difficulty Breathing
- Chills
- Muscle pain
- Sore Throat
- New Loss of Taste or Smell
Other less common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.