Understanding COVID

What are the symptoms of COVID-19 and how do I prevent infection?

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

 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, vomiting and/or diarrhea

Certain groups are at high risk for COVID-19, including those over 65 years of age and those with a severe or chronic underlying medical condition. Seek emergency medical care immediately if you are experiencing these emergent symptoms:

 Trouble breathing
 Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
 New confusion
 Inability to wake or stay awake
 Bluish lips or face

Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.

How to protect yourself:

 Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
 If soap and water are unavailable use a hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol
 Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
 Avoid close contact with people who are sick, even inside your own home
 Put at least six feet of distance with anyone outside of your home
 Do not gather in groups, stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings
 Wear a mask or face covering to protect others if you are infected
 Cover sneezes and coughs with tissues or the inside of your elbow
 Clean and disinfect often with EPA-registered household cleaners
 Monitor your health and be alert for symptoms in yourself and others