Symptoms

Know the symptoms of COVID-19.

Last updated: May 12, 2022

Information available in: ASL

Symptoms of COVID-19 include new or worsening:

Fever or chills
Cough
Loss of sense of smell or taste
Difficulty breathing
Sore throat
Loss of appetite
Runny nose
Sneezing
Extreme fatigue or tiredness
Headache
Body aches
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

COVID-19 symptoms can range from mild to severe. Sometimes people with COVID-19 have mild illness, but their symptoms may suddenly worsen in a few days.

Go to an urgent care clinic or emergency department if you

find it hard to breathe
have chest pain
can’t drink anything
feel very sick
feel confused

COVID-19 symptoms in children

Children may show COVID-19 symptoms differently than adults. For example, fatigue may show in children as poor feeding, decreased activity, or changes in behaviour.

Learn about fevers in children.

When to take a child to the emergency department or call 911

are having difficulty breathing
have blue lips or skin, or appears very pale
have red and/or swollen lips or tongue
are coughing excessively, particularly with a fever
are vomiting excessively, especially if there is blood in the vomit
have diarrhea and vomiting, is not producing tears, and has not urinated for several hours
have a high fever, appears very sleepy, and have not improved with acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil).
are under three months of age and has a fever of 38 degrees C (100.4 degrees F) or greater
have pain or pressure in the chest that does not go away
there is new confusion
are unable to wake or stay awake
have severe abdominal pain
have a spreading rash

What to do if you have symptoms that may be COVID-19

Determine if you need to be tested

Learn what to do if you think you have COVID-19.
If you feel unsure about your symptoms, contact your health care provider or call 8-1-1.

You should continue to seek care for other medical conditions as needed, even if it’s not related to COVID-19.

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What are the symptoms of COVID-19?