New COVID-19 Symptoms Emerge

The novel coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic that is gripping the planet is ever-evolving. As scientists and researchers learn more about the disease, they try to keep the public updated. As of April 26, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has refreshed the list of COVID-19 symptoms. Until April 26, the CDC's list of COVID-19 symptoms consisted of just cough, shortness of breath, and fever. Six new recurring symptoms have been added. While the severity of symptoms ranges from person to person, the CDC now advises that the following symptoms may indicate a COVID-19 infection:
- cough
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- fever
- chills
- repeated shaking with chills
- muscle pain
- headache
- sore throat
- new loss of taste or smell
- trouble breathing
- persistent pain or pressure in chest
- new confusion or inability to arouse
- bluish lips or face
- let sick household members use a separate room and bathroom if possible
- wash your hands or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol) frequently
- sick household members should use clean disposable face masks
- avoid sharing personal items — things like utensils, food, and drinks — with an ill family member