CONCERNING SYMPTOMS
Remember that COVID-19 is a respiratory condition caused by coronavirus. Coronaviruses are an extremely common cause of colds and other upper respiratory infections. Understanding how the virus spreads reinforces the importance of mask wearing and physical distancing. COVID-19 has impacted people of all ages so it is important that we have some general ideas of how it might affect each of us. When some people are infected, they may not present with 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. We now understand that more serious symptoms are likely in older people or in people with underlying medical conditions like diabetes or heart disease. That being said, it is important for us to adopt health-promoting behaviors set by medical officials which may be crucial and could save our lives. People were never more serious about fever and cough as they are now. While it may not be COVID19, it becomes the disease to exclude as it might affect so many more people than just yourself. Here’s what to look for if you think you might have COVID-19. According to the World Health Organization (W.H.O), these are the symptoms:
The most common symptoms of the COVID19 Virus are:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Dry Cough
- Conjunctivitis
- Sore throat
- Muscle/Joint pain
- Headache
- Skin Rash
- Chills or Dizziness
- Loss of taste/smell
- Nasal Congestion (Stuffy Nose) which may or may not lead to a runny nose
- Diarrhea
The less common symptoms of the Corona Virus are:
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