Watch for symptoms

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19.

When to seek emergency medical attention

Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:

• Trouble breathing
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion
• Inability to wake or stay awake
• Bluish lips or face

*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

Before starting work

• Ensure that you do not have any symptoms of illness
• Take your temperature
• Report your temperature and any symptoms of illness to your supervisor
• Record your temperature on the temperature log
• Do not come to work if you are symptomatic or have fever

While working

• Stay physically distant whenever possible
• Wear provided face coverings
• Use gloves when in physical contact
• Wash or sanitize your hands frequently
• Clean surfaces, door knobs and high traffic areas of the home frequently