PORTLAND, Ore. — Cough, fever, shortness of breath. They’re the three symptoms the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have told people through the duration of the pandemic to use as indicators that they may have COVID-19. They’re also three of the most common symptoms reported by people who tested positive for the coronavirus in Oregon.
In its weekly report published on Tuesday, the Oregon Health Authority listed the symptoms reported by people who tested for COVID-19. The data is compiled through Sunday, when there were 2,345 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state.
Of the 2,345 people who tested positive, 87% of them reported feeling symptoms of COVID-19. Here were the five most common reported symptoms:
- Cough (69%)
- Fever > 100 degrees (49%)
- Muscle aches (47%)
- Shortness of breath (44%)
- Chills (42%)
While muscle aches and chills are among the most reported symptoms in Oregon, they weren’t officially recognized by the CDC as COVID-19 symptoms until April 24. The CDC added the following six symptoms to its list last week:
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
People may not experience symptoms until two to 14 days after exposure to COVID-19, according to the CDC.
The federal health agency also has a list of “emergency warning signs” for COVID-19. They advise people should get medical attention immediately if they experience the following:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion or inability to arouse
- Bluish lips or face.
In Oregon, infected people also reported feeling several other symptoms, including sore throat, runny nose and nausea. Click here to view the full list of symptoms reported.
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