When Covid-19 patients younger than 5 also test positive for another respiratory virus, they tend to become sicker and develop more severe disease, a new study suggests.
Symptoms of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, can vary widely and can range from mild to severe. Some common symptoms include:
- 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
It’s important to note that some people with COVID-19 may have no symptoms at all. However, they can still spread the virus to others.
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. If you have any of these symptoms, you should contact your healthcare provider. They can advise you on what to do next, which may include getting tested for COVID-19.