Guide to COVID-19 Symptoms
SYMPTOMS | COLD | COVID-19 | FLU |
Incubation Period | 1—3 days | 2—14 days | 1—4 days |
Symtom Onset | Gradual | Gradual | Abrupt |
Body Aches & Pains | Slight | Sometimes | Common May be severe |
Chills | Uncommon | Sometimes | Fairly Common |
Cough | Mild to moderate | Common | Common May become severe |
Diarrhea | Rare | Sometimes | Sometimes |
Extreme Exhaustion | Never | Common | Common Early onset |
Fatigue & Weakness | Sometimes | Common | Common Usually intense May last 2-3 weeks |
Fever | Rare | Common High (100 - 102 °F) Fever may last 3-4 days |
Common |
Headache | Rare | Sometimes May be intense |
Common |
Loss of Appetite | Sometimes | Sometimes | Common |
Loss of Taste or Smell | Sometimes | Sometimes | Sometimes |
Nasal Congestion | Common | Somtimes | Sometimes |
Respiratory Issues | Sometimes | Common | Sometimes |
Runny Nose | Common | Sometimes | Sometimes |
Shortness of Breath | Rare | Common in serious infections | Sometimes |
Sneezing | Common | Sometimes | Sometimes |
Sore Throat | Common | Sometimes | Sometimes |