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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19?
COVID-19 is the disease caused by a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2: World Health Organisation
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WHO has classified the symptoms of COVID-19 as most common; symptoms of severe COVID-19 and other less common symptoms. Here's what they include:
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The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are: fever; dry cough; fatigue.
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Symptoms of severe COVID‐19 disease:
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of appetite
- Confusion
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Symptoms of severe COVID‐19 disease:
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- High temperature (above 100.4°F)
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As per WHO, other symptoms that are less common and may affect some patients include:
- Nasal congestion
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Other symptoms of COVID-19:
- Conjunctivitis (red eyes)
- Loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
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Other symptoms of COVID-19:
- Different types of skin rash
- Muscle or joint pain
- Headache
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Other symptoms of COVID-19:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Chills or dizziness
- Diarrhoea
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Irritability, reduced consciousness, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders are some other less common symptoms: WHO
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More severe and rare neurological complications such as strokes, brain inflammation, delirium and nerve damage are also symptoms of COVID-19: WHO
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