Identifying a COVID case early may well be the key to stopping widespread transmission. And while most people know the most common symptoms of the virus, you may not know what to watch for in its early stages. That’s why the Mayo Clinic weighed its list of common symptoms that you can expect right after infection. The health authority explains that coronavirus signs and symptoms usually manifest within two to 14 days after exposure, with some arriving earlier than others. A recent study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine further specifies that the average symptomatic patient begins to show symptoms after 5 days, with more than 97 percent of symptomatic cases appearing within 11 days.
Although shortness of breath, sore throat, chills, muscle aches and more can mark a case of coronavirus, there are four main symptoms that the Mayo Clinic wants you to notice from the start. Read on to find out what common symptoms should be on your radar right after exposure and for symptoms that signal something serious, check If you have one of these symptoms, the CDC says go to the hospital now.
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