What are the main signs and symptoms of COVID-19?

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    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    The symptoms of COVID-19 typically appear within 2–14 days of contracting the virus and can range from mild to severe. Symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of smell or taste, headache, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.[1]