Symptoms of Coronavirus Tamilnadu

The COVID-19 virus affects different people in different ways.  COVID-19 is a respiratory disease and most infected people will develop mild to moderate symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment.  People who have underlying medical conditions and those over 60 years old have a higher risk of developing severe disease and death.

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.

These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of  viruses).

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of Breath

If you witness additional signs including ..,

• Shortness of Breath
• Pain in Chest while breathing
• Aches and Pain
• Sore throat
• Bluish Lips or Face
• and very few people will report diarrhea, nausea or a runny nose.

People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should self-isolate and contact their medical provider or a COVID-19 information line for advice on testing and referral.