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Symptoms of Coronavirus This document was developed in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and supported by a grant from the CDC Foundation. The information was sourced from guidance on CDC’s COVID-19 website which was last updated on 05/13/2020. This document was embossed on xx/xx/xxxx. Content on CDC’s COVID-19 website is frequently updated. For the most up-to-date information, please visit?coronavirus.Further reproduction or distribution in other than a specialized format is prohibited.Transcribed 2020, byCenter for Inclusive Design and InnovationAtlanta, GAIn 1 VolumeBraille Pages t1-t3, and 1-4SPECIAL SYMBOLS USED IN THIS VOLUME.= Dot locator for “mention”.=4 Period, dot, or decimal.=@.< Opening transcriber's note indicator.=@.> Closing transcriber's note indicator .=^7 Boldface passage indicator.=^' Boldface terminator.=_1 Underlined word indicator.=_4 Bullet.=_7 Underlined passage indicator.=_' Underline terminator.="< Opening parenthesis (round bracket).="9 Asterisk.="> Closing parenthesis (round bracket).=,' Capitals terminator.=,, Capitalized word indicator.=,,, Capitalized passage indicatorTRANSCRIBER'S NOTESIn this content, some hyperlinks are represented visually by a word or phrase underlined and in a blue typeface. In braille, underlining is retained and the change to a blue typeface is omitted. Symptoms of CoronavirusWhat you need to knowAnyone can have mild to severe symptoms.Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.Watch for symptomsPeople 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 chillsCoughShortness of breath or difficulty breathingFatigueMuscle or body achesHeadacheNew loss of taste or smellSore throatCongestion or runny noseNausea or vomitingDiarrheaThis list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19.When to seek emergency medical attentionLook for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:Trouble breathingPersistent pain or pressure in the chestNew confusionInability to wake or stay awakeBluish lips or faceCall 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.--------*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.What is the difference between Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19?Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses. Because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, it may be hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone, and testing may be needed to help confirm a diagnosis. Flu and COVID-19 share many characteristics, but there are some key differences between the two.While more is learned every day, there is still a lot that is unknown about COVID-19 and the virus that causes it. A comparison of COVID-19 and flu, given the best available information to date can be found at source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Viral Diseases The End ................
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