Possible COVID-19 Symptoms
People with COVID-19 can experience a wide range of symptoms. These can range from mild to severe. Some of these symptoms include:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. This is not a comprehensive list of all symptoms. Refer to the CDC website for the most up-to-date list and information.
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, seek emergency care:
If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
Daily Self-Screening Requirement
Each day, by coming to campus, NMU community members are attesting that they have performed a self-monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms to the questions below. They are also attesting that they feel well, do not have apparent COVID-19 symptoms, and do not know that they have been exposed to a COVID-19 positive individual.
- How do I feel physically?
- Have I recently developed any of these ailments, unrelated to any other health issues I have?
- Cough, newly developed or worsening
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills or repeated shaking with chills
- Feeling feverish or have fever above 100.4F*
- Muscle aches
- Abdominal pain
- Runny nose
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Nausea or vomiting
- Recent loss of smell or taste
- Could I have been exposed?
- Someone in my household has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or is displaying symptoms
- I know that I have been exposed to someone with COVID-19
This questionnaire does not replace the judgment of healthcare professionals.