Covid 2024


People may experience different symptoms from COVID-19. Symptoms usually begin 5–6 days after exposure and last 1–14 days.

The most common symptoms are:

  • fever
  • chills
  • sore throat.

Less common symptoms are:

  • muscle aches and heavy arms or legs
  • severe fatigue or tiredness
  • runny or blocked nose, or sneezing
  • headache
  • sore eyes
  • dizziness
  • new and persistent cough
  • tight chest or chest pain
  • shortness of breath
  • hoarse voice
  • numbness or tingling
  • appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhoea
  • loss or change of sense of taste or smell
  • difficulty sleeping.

People with the following symptoms should seek immediate medical attention:

  • difficulty breathing, especially at rest, or unable to speak in sentences
  • confusion
  • drowsiness or loss of consciousness
  • persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • skin being cold or clammy, or turning pale or a bluish colour
  • loss of speech or movement. 




CDC side effects and helpful tips below