<ul><li>trouble breathing</li><li>constant pain, or pressure, in the chest</li><li>confusion</li><li>inability to wake up</li><li>blue tinted lips or face.</li></ul>

SYMPTOMS OF COVID ,YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF!!!!!!!!!! 

Children may also develop additional symptoms, such as: <ul><li>blocked nose</li><li>muscle pain</li><li>runny nose</li><li>vomiting</li><li>diarrhea</li><li>abdominal pain</li></ul>

COVID SYMPTOMS IN CHILDREN!!!!!!!.

<ul><li>avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands</li><li>keep separate glasses, cups, dishes, eating utensils, towels, and bedding if sharing a house with others</li><li>clean and disinfect surfaces, such as doorknobs, counters, remote controls, phones, keyboards, bathroom surfaces, or tables frequently</li></ul>

MEASURES YOU SHOULD TAKE TO AVOID COVID!!

<figure><picture class="css-16pk1is"><source srcset="https://i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/04/GettyImages-1217033083_header-1024x575.jpg?w=1575 750w" media="(min-width: 1190px)"><source srcset="https://i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/04/GettyImages-1217033083_header-1024x575.jpg?w=1575 750w" media="(min-width: 990px)"><source srcset="https://i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/04/GettyImages-1217033083_header-1024x575.jpg?w=1845 879w" media="(min-width: 768px)"><img src="https://i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/04/GettyImages-1217033083_header-1024x575.jpg?w=1155&amp;h=1528" alt="a woman with a dry cough which is one of the early symptoms of coronavirus" width="690" height="387"></picture><figcaption dir="auto">A dry cough is a common early symptom of coronavirus infection.</figcaption></figure><div><a name="other-symptoms">What are the other symptoms?</a></div>Other symptoms of COVID-19 may <hl-trusted-source source="World Health Organization" rationale="Highly respected international organization" dir="ltr"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/who-china-joint-mission-on-covid-19-final-report.pdf" dir="ltr">include</a></hl-trusted-source>:<UL><LI>blocked nose</LI><LI>sputum, or coughed up mucus and saliva</LI><LI>nausea</LI><LI>vomiting</LI></UL><div><a name="in-children">What are the early symptoms in children?</a></div>Symptoms of COVID-19 in children and young adults are <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority" dir="ltr"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html" dir="ltr">more likely</a></hl-trusted-source> to be mild.Early symptoms of coronavirus infection in children are similar to those in adults. According to the <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6914e4.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" dir="ltr">CDC</a></hl-trusted-source>, early symptoms in children with a coronavirus infection occur in the following percentages: <table class="responsive css-1pp4cxb css-1pp4cxb" dir="ltr"><tbody dir="ltr"><tr dir="ltr"><td dir="ltr">Symptom</td><td dir="ltr">Prevalence (%)</td></tr><tr dir="ltr"><td dir="ltr">Fever</td><td dir="ltr">56</td></tr><tr dir="ltr"><td dir="ltr">Dry cough</td><td dir="ltr">54</td></tr><tr dir="ltr"><td dir="ltr">Shortness of breath</td><td dir="ltr">13</td></tr></tbody></table>Fever and cough appear to be the <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/children.html#:~:text=The%20symptoms%20of%20COVID%2D,the%20disease%20impacts%20children." rel="noopener noreferrer" dir="ltr">common</a></hl-trusted-source> symptoms of COVID-19 that people report in children.Children may also develop additional symptoms, such as: <UL><LI>blocked nose</LI><LI>muscle pain</LI><LI>runny nose</LI><LI>vomiting</LI><LI>diarrhea </LI><LI>abdominal pain</LI></UL>Children with COVID-19 are likely to recover in <a rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12519-020-00343-7#Abs1" dir="ltr">1–2 weeks</a> with no additional issues.Parents and carers with children who are showing signs of a coronavirus infection should contact their health service provider and keep the child at home. The child should also stay away from other people, especially those at higher risk of developing severe illness from coronavirus. <div>CORONAVIRUS NEWS</div>Anyone noticing the following symptoms should seek medical attention immediately: <UL><LI>trouble breathing</LI><LI>constant pain, or pressure, in the chest</LI><LI>confusion</LI><LI>inability to wake up</LI><LI>blue tinted lips or face</LI></UL>A person with any of these symptoms, or other symptoms that are severe or causing concern, should call 911 immediately. People should also tell the service operator that they think they have contracted coronavirus. If possible, they should put on a cloth face mask or covering before help arrives.<div><a name="what-to-do">What to do about early symptoms </a></div>If a person notices that they or a child has symptoms of COVID-19, however mild, they should:<UL><LI>self-isolate at home, keeping separate from others in the property</LI><LI>stay indoors, unless seeking medical aid</LI><LI>get plenty of rest</LI><LI>stay hydrated with plenty of liquids</LI><LI>take over-the-counter (OTC) cold and <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/15107" dir="ltr">flu</a> medicine to soothe symptoms</LI><LI>monitor symptoms and phone the doctor if necessary </LI><LI>wear a face mask when around other individuals</LI><LI>follow local health department guidelines</LI><LI>cover their mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, then wash hands with soap and water for at least <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority" dir="ltr"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html" dir="ltr">20 seconds</a></hl-trusted-source></LI></UL><div><a name="caring-for-the-ill">How to care for someone with early symptoms </a></div>If a person is caring for someone with early symptoms of coronavirus infection, they should ensure they follow <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority" dir="ltr"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/care-for-someone.html" dir="ltr">guidelines</a></hl-trusted-source> to protect themselves and the care receiver. These can include:<UL><LI>helping the care receiver follow any instructions from a doctor</LI><LI>keeping them hydrated</LI><LI>helping with groceries, prescriptions, and other requirements</LI><LI>caring for any pets</LI><LI>providing the care receiver with OTC medications when appropriate</LI><LI>monitoring their symptoms and looking for signs that they may need more medical help</LI><LI>washing cloth face masks after use</LI><LI>monitoring their own health for coronavirus symptoms</LI><LI>wearing disposable gloves when washing the care receiver’s dirty laundry </LI><LI>cleaning and disinfecting surfaces daily</LI><LI>using a separate bedroom and bathroom from the care receiver</LI><LI>ensuring good air ventilation to reduce chances of getting the virus</LI></UL>The person giving care should make sure they limit contact, as much as possible, with the individual they are caring for. The carer should wear a face mask when near the sick person, and gloves if they come into contact with their blood, stool, or bodily fluids.If the care receiver is trouble breathing easily, they should also always wear a face mask when the carer is nearby. Frequently washing hands thoroughly for 20 seconds with soap and water is critical for the carer. <div>Medical News Today Newsletter</div><div>Knowledge is power. Get our free daily newsletter. </div>Dig deeper into the health topics you care about most. Subscribe to our facts-first newsletter today.<div><button type="submit">SIGN UP NOW</button></div><div><a name="transmission">How is it transmitted?</a></div>Coronavirus typically spreads via small water droplets that a person with the virus produces when they talk, cough, or sneeze. When another person inhales these droplets, the SARS-CoV-2 virus can enter the body.Droplets in the air can also land on surfaces and objects. People who touch these contaminated surfaces are at risk of infection if they then touch their eyes, nose, or mouth before washing their hands. Some people may transmit the virus despite being asymptomatic. However, researchers do not know <hl-trusted-source source="World Health Organization" rationale="Highly respected international organization" dir="ltr"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="how often (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/question-and-answers-hub/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses" dir="ltr">how often</a></hl-trusted-source> this may happen.People should follow the guidelines put in place by their local health organizations to ensure they keep themselves and others safe. They include:<UL><LI>washing hands often for at least 20 seconds with soap and water</LI><LI>using hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if washing hands is not possible</LI><LI>avoiding touching the eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands</LI><LI>keeping away from people with a coronavirus infection</LI><LI>keeping a distance of at least 6 feet from other people</LI><LI>covering mouth and nose with a face cover when around others</LI><LI>covering nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing</LI><LI>cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces </LI></UL><div><a name="summary">Summary</a></div>COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease that will usually produce symptoms a person can manage at home. However, it can occasionally cause severe illness. People with a coronavirus infection should ensure they follow guidelines and self-isolate for 14 days from when they become sick. If a person with COVID-19 has trouble breathing, or experiences other concerning symptoms, they should call 911 and seek medical attention.

COVID-19 can cause a variety of symptoms that may appear gradually. Learn more about the early symptoms of COVID-19 and when to seek help, here.

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Other symptoms of COVID-19 may <hl-trusted-source dir="ltr" rationale="Highly respected international organization" source="World Health Organization"><a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" dir="ltr" href="https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/who-china-joint-mission-on-covid-19-final-report.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">include </a> </hl-trusted-source>

<ul><li>blocked nose </li><li>sputum, or coughed up mucus and saliva </li><li>nausea </li><li>vomiting </li> </ul>

Symptoms of COVID-19 in children and young adults are <hl-trusted-source dir="ltr" rationale="Governmental authority" source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)"><a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" dir="ltr" href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">more likely </a> </hl-trusted-source>

Early symptoms of coronavirus infection in children are similar to those in adults.

According to the <hl-trusted-source dir="ltr" rationale="Governmental authority" source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)"><a dir="ltr" href="https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6914e4.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">CDC </a> </hl-trusted-source>

, early symptoms in children with a coronavirus infection occur in the following percentages:

Fever and cough appear to be the <hl-trusted-source dir="ltr" rationale="Governmental authority" source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)"><a dir="ltr" href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/children.html#:~:text=The%20symptoms%20of%20COVID%2D,the%20disease%20impacts%20children." rel="noopener noreferrer">common </a> </hl-trusted-source>

symptoms of COVID-19 that people report in children.

Children may also develop additional symptoms, such as:

<ul><li>blocked nose </li><li>muscle pain </li><li>runny nose </li><li>vomiting </li><li>diarrhea </li><li>abdominal pain </li> </ul>

Children with COVID-19 are likely to recover in <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" dir="ltr" href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12519-020-00343-7#Abs1" rel="noopener noreferrer">1– 2 weeks </a>with no additional issues.

Parents and carers with children who are showing signs of a coronavirus infection should contact their health service provider and keep the child at home.

The child should also stay away from other people, especially those at higher risk of developing severe illness from coronavirus.

Anyone noticing the following symptoms should seek medical attention immediately:

<ul><li>trouble breathing </li><li>constant pain, or pressure, in the chest </li><li>confusion </li><li>inability to wake up </li><li>blue tinted lips or face </li> </ul>

A person with any of these symptoms, or other symptoms that are severe or causing concern, should call 911 immediately.

People should also tell the service operator that they think they have contracted coronavirus. If possible, they should put on a cloth face mask or covering before help arrives.

If a person notices that they or a child has symptoms of COVID-19, however mild, they should:

<ul><li>self-isolate at home, keeping separate from others in the property </li><li>stay indoors, unless seeking medical aid </li><li>get plenty of rest </li><li>stay hydrated with plenty of liquids </li><li>take over-the-counter (OTC) cold and <a dir="ltr" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/15107">flu </a>medicine to soothe symptoms </li><li>monitor symptoms and phone the doctor if necessary </li><li>wear a face mask when around other individuals </li><li>follow local health department guidelines </li><li>cover their mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, then wash hands with soap and water for at least <hl-trusted-source dir="ltr" rationale="Governmental authority" source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)"><a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" dir="ltr" href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">20 seconds </a> </hl-trusted-source> </li> </ul>

If a person is caring for someone with early symptoms of coronavirus infection, they should ensure they follow <hl-trusted-source dir="ltr" rationale="Governmental authority" source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)"><a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" dir="ltr" href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/care-for-someone.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">guidelines </a> </hl-trusted-source>

to protect themselves and the care receiver.

<ul><li>helping the care receiver follow any instructions from a doctor </li><li>keeping them hydrated </li><li>helping with groceries, prescriptions, and other requirements </li><li>caring for any pets </li><li>providing the care receiver with OTC medications when appropriate </li><li>monitoring their symptoms and looking for signs that they may need more medical help </li><li>washing cloth face masks after use </li><li>monitoring their own health for coronavirus symptoms </li><li>wearing disposable gloves when washing the care receiver’s dirty laundry </li><li>cleaning and disinfecting surfaces daily </li><li>using a separate bedroom and bathroom from the care receiver </li><li>ensuring good air ventilation to reduce chances of getting the virus </li> </ul>

The person giving care should make sure they limit contact, as much as possible, with the individual they are caring for.

The carer should wear a face mask when near the sick person, and gloves if they come into contact with their blood, stool, or bodily fluids.

If the care receiver is trouble breathing easily, they should also always wear a face mask when the carer is nearby.

Frequently washing hands thoroughly for 20 seconds with soap and water is critical for the carer.

Dig deeper into the health topics you care about most. Subscribe to our facts-first newsletter today.

Coronavirus typically spreads via small water droplets that a person with the virus produces when they talk, cough, or sneeze. When another person inhales these droplets, the SARS-CoV-2 virus can enter the body.

Droplets in the air can also land on surfaces and objects. People who touch these contaminated surfaces are at risk of infection if they then touch their eyes, nose, or mouth before washing their hands.

Some people may transmit the virus despite being asymptomatic. However, researchers do not know <hl-trusted-source dir="ltr" rationale="Highly respected international organization" source="World Health Organization"><a aria-label="how often (opens in a new tab)" dir="ltr" href="https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/question-and-answers-hub/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses" rel="noopener noreferrer">how often </a> </hl-trusted-source>

People should follow the guidelines put in place by their local health organizations to ensure they keep themselves and others safe.

<ul><li>washing hands often for at least 20 seconds with soap and water </li><li>using hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if washing hands is not possible </li><li>avoiding touching the eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands </li><li>keeping away from people with a coronavirus infection </li><li>keeping a distance of at least 6 feet from other people </li><li>covering mouth and nose with a face cover when around others </li><li>covering nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing </li><li>cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces </li> </ul>

COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease that will usually produce symptoms a person can manage at home. However, it can occasionally cause severe illness.

People with a coronavirus infection should ensure they follow guidelines and self-isolate for 14 days from when they become sick.

If a person with COVID-19 has trouble breathing, or experiences other concerning symptoms, they should call 911 and seek medical attention.

What are the early symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19)?

SYMPTOMS OF COVID ,YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF!!!!!!!!!!

COVID SYMPTOMS IN CHILDREN!!!!!!!.

MEASURES YOU SHOULD TAKE TO AVOID COVID!!

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