The Coronavirus pandemic has led to more than 606,000 deaths worldwide and the numbers continue to climb, especially in the United States. This is a serious virus that should not be taken lightly, which is why UrgentMED wants you to be as informed as possible when it comes to knowing the signs you might have Covid-19. Be on the lookout for the following seven Covid-19 symptoms and then go get Covid-19 testing if you exhibit any of them.

Shortness of Breath

Shortness of breath is one of the most common signs you may have Covid-19. This symptom is not expressly related to patients who have asthma, lung cancer, COPD, or any other medical problem. In fact, Covid-19 is a respiratory virus. That means it will cause almost every person who exhibits symptoms to suffer from shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. If you exhibit shortness of breath, you should go get a Covid-19 antigen test performed.

Fever

A fever is one of the major Covid-19 symptoms to be on the lookout for right now. Many patients develop a low-grade fever that quickly skyrockets to well over 100 degrees. Some people will see a fever hit 106 or higher. Be sure you get to an urgent care center or an emergency room as soon as possible when the temperatures reach this level for a Covid-19 antigen test.

Loss of Smell or Taste

In an interesting development, many people have reported a loss in smell or taste as part of their Covid-19 symptoms. If you are unable to taste your food or smell anything, it might be time to visit an urgent care center for Covid-19 testing.

Nausea and Vomiting

Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of many other ailments, including the flu, stomach bug, and food poisoning, which can make it difficult to determine if you have Covid-19. You need to monitor your overall health. Try to determine when nausea and vomiting began in relation to something you recently ate. If your nausea and vomiting do not dissipate, you should have Covid-19 testing done.

Diarrhea

Diarrhea is another common symptom that we could confuse for a stomach bug, the flu, or food poisoning. It is also a symptom of Covid-19, making things more difficult to differentiate with the virus making its way around the world. Only a Covid-19 antigen test can determine whether or not your diarrhea is related to the Coronavirus or another illness.

Muscle Weakness and Overall Aches

Patients who have tested positive for Covid-19 and exhibit symptoms have complained of muscle weakness and overall aches throughout their bodies. Again, this is a symptom we commonly associate with the flu and the stomach bug.

General Fatigue

If you have been feeling fatigued lately for no reason, you should go take a Covid-19 antigen test. That way you can find out if you are positive for the Coronavirus. General fatigue is a common Covid-19 symptom found in thousands of people who have tested positive. 

Displaying Covid-19 Symptoms? Schedule an Appointment for Covid-19 Testing Today

If you are displaying signs you may have Covid-19 , it’s vital that you schedule an appointment for Covid-19 testing. And as soon as possible! Visit the UrgentMED facility in Los Angeles at 11560 West Pico Boulevard to be tested or call (310) 477-8285 to schedule an appointment. Our Covid-19 antigen test can be administered in a matter of minutes and you will have results fairly quickly.