Worried about possible infection? Know the signs

Common symptoms are

¶ Fever
¶ Dry cough
¶ Shortness of breath.
¶ Some people get headaches and other body aches and pains, sore throat and fatigue.

Much less common are

¶ Such flu-like symptoms as diarrhea and runny nose.
¶ Sneezing, which does not ordinarily occur among those infected with the Covid-19 virus.

Also,

¶ Another important indicator is contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus.
¶ Symptoms for children with the Covid-19 infection may not match the profile for adults. For example, children with the virus are somewhat more likely to have diarrhea.
¶ Although younger people are at less risk than seniors, the risk is not trivial. There have been many reports of people of various ages dying from the disease.

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The CDC says get help immediately if you develop the following

Emergency Warning Signs

¶ Trouble breathing
¶ Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
¶ New confusion or inability to arouse
¶ Bluish lips or face

The list above does not cover every possible serious symptom. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.

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You can answer a self-checker questionnaire found on this CDC page:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/index.html

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Other matters:
Federal information
https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus

White House and CDC info

https://www.coronavirus.gov/

Jobless benefits

https://www.usa.gov/unemployment

Federal volunteer programs

https://www.usa.gov/volunteer