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Source 1: “Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019 – CDC.” Link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/symptoms.html

Source 2: “Get Your Home Ready Checklist for Individuals and Families”

Relevant Excerpt:

“In case of an outbreak in your community, protect yourself and others:

• Stay home and speak to your healthcare provider if you develop fever, cough, or shortness of breath
• If you develop emergency warning signs for CoronaVirus 2019 (COVID-19) get medical attention immediately. In adults, emergency warning signs*:
  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion or inability to arouse
  • Bluish lips or face
  • *This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptom that is severe or concerning.
• Keep away from others who are sick
• Limit close contact with others as much as possible (about 6 feet)”

Link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/home/checklist-household-ready.html

Source 3:

“Q&A on coronaviruses (CoronaVirus 2019 (COVID-19)),” 12 October 2020

Relevant Excerpt:

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are

• Fever, Dry cough, and Fatigue

Other symptoms that are less common and may affect some patients include:

• Loss of taste or smell, Nasal congestion, Conjunctivitis (also known as red eyes), Sore throat, Headache, Muscle or joint pain, Different types of skin rash, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea, Chills or dizziness.

Symptoms are usually mild. Some people become infected but only have very mild symptoms or none at all.

Symptoms of severe COVID‐19 disease include:

• Shortness of breath, Loss of appetite, Confusion, Persistent pain or pressure in the chest, High temperature (above 38 °C).

Other less common symptoms are:

• Irritability, Confusion, Reduced consciousness (sometimes associated with seizures), Anxiety, Depression, Sleep disorders, More severe and rare neurological complications such as strokes, brain inflammation, delirium and nerve damage.

People of all ages who experience fever and/or cough associated with difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure, or loss of speech or movement should seek medical care immediately. If possible, call your health care provider, hotline or health facility first, so you can be directed to the right clinic.

Link: https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses

Source 4:

“People Who Are at Higher Risk for Severe Illness – CDC”
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-at-higher-risk.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fspecific-groups%2Fhigh-risk-complications.html