COVID-19 INFORMATION

COVID-19 symptoms are similar to influenza and other respiratory illnesses. Symptoms of COVID-19 may not show for up to 14 days after exposure and may be difficult to detect because they are similar to having a cold or the flu.

Some of the more commonly reported symptoms include:

• new or worsening cough shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• temperature equal to or over 38°C
• feverish chills
• fatigue or weakness
• muscle or body aches
• new loss of smell or taste
• headache
• gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting) feeling very unwell

Children have been more commonly reported to have abdominal symptoms, and skin changes or rashes. Symptoms range from mild – like the flu and other common respiratory infections – to severe.

If you think you have symptoms of COVID-19 you can take a Self Assessment Test. Health Canada has created a tool that incorporates both national and provincial specific COVID-19 self assessment tools.