COVID-19 is an illness caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2 that can spread from person to person. Symptoms can range from mild to severe illness. People can also be asymptomatic (have no symptoms) and still spread the virus to others.
Symptoms of COVID-19 may include
- 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