Symptoms

Watch for symptoms

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.

These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses).

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
Covid-19 Symptom Checker
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If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include*:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion or inability to arouse
  • Bluish lips or face

*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.

*Content sources: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/transmission.html National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Viral Diseases

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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New Jersey COVID-19 Information
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World Health Organization
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How It Spreads

What is known about the ways in which COVID-19 is easily spread and transmitted.

Protection Tips

Advice from the CDC on how to protect yourself and others to lower the risk of infection and minimize the spread.

Symptoms

CDC information on what the symptoms are, when to get tested and when to seek medical assistance.

If You Are Sick

Advice on what steps to take when illness is present, provided by covid19.nj.gov

NJ Testing

Testing centers are open in NJ.  Follow this link to the testing centers page at covid19.nj.gov

Mythbusters

Some Covid-19 misconceptions explained by the World Health Organization.