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What are the Symptoms of COVID-19?

By Momi on April 08, 2020
What are the Symptoms of COVID-19?

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are:

  • Mild to Strong Fever
  • Tiredness
  • Dry Cough

Some patients may feel:

  • Sore Throat
  • Diarrhea
  • Aches and Pains
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Runny Nose

Some people (1 of every 6) become seriously ill and develop difficulty breathing. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. In most cases it may take 5 to 14 days for symptoms to appear. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell. Medical attention is needed in case of fever, cough and difficulty breathing.

Following types of people mostly develop serious illness in case of COVID-19:

  • Older people
  • People with existing medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes