Symptoms of coronavirus disease

Symptoms can appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

The symptoms reported by people with COVID-19 range from those with mild symptoms to those who become seriously ill.

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Watch for symptoms

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 or vomiting.
Diarrhea.

This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19.