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CDC names six new symptoms of coronavirus
The federal agency says the symptoms may appear 2-to-14 days after exposure to the virus.
Author: Michael King (11ALIVE)
Published: 1:38 PM EDT April 25, 2020
Updated: 2:01 PM EDT April 25, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added six new symptoms of the novel coronavirus to its list presented on its official website. The original list of symptoms included fever, cough and shortness of breath.
As of April 24, 2020, the CDC has included these new symptoms in its official description:
The symptoms, according to the agency, may appear anywhere from 2-to-14 days after exposure to the virus. Officials emphasize that the list is not necessarily all-inclusive.
In addition, the CDC says that if any individual develops any of these emergency warning signs for COVID-19, they are directed to get medical attention immediately:
CDC Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
The federal agency says the symptoms may appear 2-to-14 days after exposure to the virus.
Author: Michael King (11ALIVE)
Published: 1:38 PM EDT April 25, 2020
Updated: 2:01 PM EDT April 25, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added six new symptoms of the novel coronavirus to its list presented on its official website. The original list of symptoms included fever, cough and shortness of breath.
As of April 24, 2020, the CDC has included these new symptoms in its official description:
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
The symptoms, according to the agency, may appear anywhere from 2-to-14 days after exposure to the virus. Officials emphasize that the list is not necessarily all-inclusive.
In addition, the CDC says that if any individual develops any of these emergency warning signs for COVID-19, they are directed to get medical attention immediately:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion or inability to arouse
- Bluish lips or face
CDC Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html