Coronavirus: Six New Symptoms Revealed

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added several new symptoms to its existing list of symptoms for coronavirus.

The organization has said that fever, cough and shortness of breath are indications that someone might have the illness. It has now added six more conditions that may come with the disease: chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or
smell.

The expanded symptoms list is important because with a limited number of test kits available, someone usually must show symptoms before getting a test.

The symptoms usually appear within two to 14 days after exposure to the virus, according to the CDC. Emergency warning signs for COVID-19 are trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, confusion or inability to arouse. and bluish lips or face. People with any of these symptoms should seek medical attention immediately, the CDC says.