CDC adds new symptoms to COVID-19
Published 4:20 pm Monday, April 27, 2020
New symptoms for COVID-19 have been added by the CDC. It is now being listed that, in addition to fever, cough and shortness of breath, the following can also indicate the virus:
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Sore throat
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
If you suspect you have any of these symptoms, please call 833-822-5523, the Department of Health’s hotline at 877-857-2945, or your local healthcare provider. Social distancing, wearing masks and proper hygiene, like washing hands for a minimum of 20 seconds, remain advised. For the latest information regarding coronavirus, please go to www.cdc.gov/covid-19 or www.tn.gov/covid-19.
