Here are 20 symptoms associated with COVID-19 based on up-to-date and comprehensive sources:
- Dry cough
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of taste
- Loss of smell
- Extreme tiredness (fatigue)
- Upset stomach or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headaches
- Body or muscle aches
- Fever or chills
- Congestion or runny nose
- Sore throat
- Aching body
- Loss of appetite
- Feeling sick or being sick
- Night sweats (noted with some variants)
- Cognitive issues (brain fog, memory loss, difficulty concentrating)
- Anxiety and depression symptoms
- Chest pain or pressure (more severe cases)
- Difficulty breathing or respiratory distress (more severe cases)
Symptoms usually appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus, and they can range from mild to severe. Some people may have only a few symptoms or none at all (asymptomatic). COVID-19 can also lead to long COVID, where symptoms like fatigue, cognitive problems, and mental health symptoms can persist for months after infection. Emergency warning signs include trouble breathing, persistent chest pain, new confusion, inability to stay awake, and bluish lips or face, which require immediate medical attention.
