CDC Adds Six New COVID-19 Symptoms To Look Out For

The CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 symptoms, adding six new symptoms to the previously known fever, shortness of breath, and coughing. The new symptoms include chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and loss of taste or smell. These symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure. The CDC advises contacting a doctor if severe symptoms like trouble breathing or persistent chest pain occur. COVID-19 has infected nearly 3 million people worldwide and caused over 200,000 deaths.

Which of the following was NOT originally listed as a symptom of COVID-19 by the CDC?

• Muscle pain

• Fever

• Shortness of breath

• Coughing

What is one of the new symptoms of COVID-19 that involves a sensory change?

• Muscle pain

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Headache

How long after exposure to the virus might new symptoms appear?

• 2 to 14 days

• 1 to 7 days

• 7 to 21 days

• 5 to 10 days

What should individuals do if they experience persistent chest pain or blueish lips?

• Wait for symptoms to improve

• Contact their doctor

• Ignore the symptoms

• Take over-the-counter medication

Approximately how many people worldwide have been infected by the coronavirus according to the transcript?

• 1 million

• 4 million

• 3 million

• 2 million