Symptoms of COVID-19

Symptoms of COVID-19

Symptoms range from mild (like the flu and other common respiratory infections) to severe. Common symptoms of COVID-19 include:

• fever
• new or worsening cough
• shortness of breath
• sore throat
• difficulty swallowing
• loss of sense of smell or taste
• nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
• nasal congestion or runny nose (without other known cause, such as seasonal allergies)
• fatigue
• headache
• chills
• red eyes

Symptoms in children, older persons and people living with a developmental disability may be atypical (such as unexplained fatigue or falls).

In rare cases, COVID-19 can cause vasculitis in children. This condition can present with persistent fever, abdominal pain, red eyes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and rash.

For a full list of symptoms, please refer to the Ontario Ministry of Health website.