May 25, 2020
This document outlines the symptoms which have been most commonly associated with COVID-19. This information is current as of May 25, 2020, and may be updated as the situation on COVID-19 continues to evolve. If there is a discrepancy between this list and other guidance, this list should be considered as the most up to date.
Common symptoms of COVID-19 include:
Fever (temperature of 37.8C or greater)
New or worsening cough
Shortness of breath
Other symptoms of COVID-19 can include:
Sore throat
Difficulty swallowing
New olfactory or taste disorder(s)
Nausea/ vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Runny nose, or nasal congestion - in absence of underlying reason for these symptoms such as seasonal allergies, post nasal drip, etc.
Other signs of COVID-19 can include:
Clinical or radiological evidence of pneumonia
Atypical symptoms/ clinical pictures of COVID-19 should be considered, particularly in children, older persons, and people living with a developmental disability. Atypical symptoms can include:
Unexplained fatigue/ malaise/ myalgias
Delirium (acutely altered mental status and inattention )
Unexplained or increased number of falls
Acute functional decline
Exacerbation of chronic conditions
Chills
Headaches
Croup
Conjunctivitis
Multisystem inflammatory vasculitis in children
Presentation may include persistent fever, abdominal pain, conjunctivitis, gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) and rash
Atypical signs can include:
Unexplained tachycardia, including age specific tachycardia for children
Decrease in blood pressure
Unexplained hypoxia (even if mild e.i O2 sat <90%)
Lethargy, difficulty feeding in infants (if no other diagnosis)