CDC adds 6 new COVID-19 symptoms to list
Medical assistant Nina Daniels prepares to take a swab from a patient at a new drive-thru and walk-up coronavirus testing site Saturday, April 25, 2020, in Seattle.[AP/ Elaine Thompson]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have added new symptoms to pay attention to as they relate to COVID-19.
In addition to fever, a cough and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, the CDC has added chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and a new loss of taste or smell to its list of symptoms.
The CDC states those symptoms may appear two to 14 days after a person has been exposed to the virus.
According to the CDC, the "emergency warning signs" of COVID-19 remain trouble breathing, persistent chest pain or pressure, new confusion, and bluish lips or face.
Individuals who experience those symptoms are advised to see medical attention immediately, the CDC states.
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