A persistent dry cough, a fever, the chills and trouble breathing are all indications you might have COVID-19, but children may show other symptoms, and some people, none at all.
By now you have heard the list of common COVID-19 symptoms. A dry cough, a fever, chills, tiredness, shortness of breath, and overall flu-like symptoms can be an indication that you have the novel coronavirus. Does everyone who is showing coronavirus symptoms have these same ones, however?
Yes and no.
Children and the Elderly
Some people do not show any symptoms at all, but are still infected, and can spread the virus.
According to the CDC, children can show the same symptoms as adults, but theirs can also manifest in a slightly different way. Children may present symptoms similar to a cold or a stomach bug, as they often have milder COVID-19 symptoms. In addition to those listed above, these symptoms can also include a runny nose, a sore throat, vomiting and diarrhea.
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Apparently, some people even lose their sense of smell/and or taste in connection with the virus. Just about 80% of people who get the coronavirus will have a so-called mild case, but the World Health Organization states that 1in 6 people who get it will have a severe case of COVID-19.
Older adults can experience the same symptoms as other adults, and they are also at a higher risk of experiencing a severe infection. The CDC states that the emergency warning signs of COVID-19 include trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the ches, new confusion or the inability to arouse/wake up, and bluish lips or face.
Middle Aged Hallucinations
Middle-aged adults can expect to experience the same symptoms as everyone else. And they may be a little wild. If Chris Cuomo of CNN is any indication, you may also get full-blown hallucinations, or vivid dreams in connection with a fever. This could likely happen at any age, but Chris’ case is interesting. Chris is New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s brother, and he reported seeing his brother, Andrew, dancing in a ballet outfit while waving a wand to make his symptoms of the coronavirus go away better, in a dream. Well, at least there can be some entertaining perks to fighting off this very nasty bug!
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As mentioned earlier, of course, some people do not show any symptoms at all and are still infected, which is hastening the spread of COVID-19.
Work done in February showed this could be the case, and the CDC now has more data that proves this to be true. In fact, officials have now said that as many as 25% of people infected with the new coronavirus might not show any symptoms at all. This has prompted the CDC to change their stance on the use of face masks, encouraging more people to use them.
Face Masks
In Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, everyone must use a face mask in public, and in some places, people are sewing their own. In China, citizens are still encouraged to wear a mask when going outside, and in parts of Germany people are being asked to wear a mask while using public transportation and in other shared areas.
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Currently, those on the front lines of the coronavirus fight are most in need of face masks, but if you can sew and wash your own each day, it could be a good idea to wear one when going out of the house, even if you do not have any symptoms of the coronavirus.
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