Coronavirus | Photo by Soham Parikh | The Wright State Guardian
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently announced six new symptoms of the coronavirus.
Newfound symptoms
The new symptoms include chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and loss of taste or smell. Shortness of breath was also modified to "shortness of breath or difficulty breathing," according to the CDC.
The expanded symptoms list could be of some importance considering there’s a limited number of test kits available, especially when those seeking a test must first show symptoms.
According to the CDC, symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.
Patients who are affected by symptoms can undergo a wide variety of symptoms at different rates.
Symptoms range from fevers to chills to headaches, which can affect the body in a mild to severe manner. Children can also carry similar symptoms, followed by a milder illness.
What the CDC recommends
The CDC recommends seeking medical attention immediately for trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure on chest, bluish lips or face, or a new "confusion or inability to arouse.”
The CDC notes that this is not an all-inclusive list. The community should reach out about any other severe or concerning symptoms.
“Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 [coronavirus] illness,” according to the CDC.
Those more susceptible should be especially aware of the newly deemed symptoms.
Coronavirus has put the world on its own form of lockdown during its course of being. Knowledge regarding the virus has grown immensely and preventive measures have done the same.
The CDC and global partners are working to slow the spread of the virus. They urge the population to follow guidelines to create a safer environment for all.
