Signs and Symptoms Watch for symptoms People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed COVID-19 cases. The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Fever Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Chills Repeated shaking with chills Muscle pain Headache Sore throat New loss of taste or smell Image Gallery Fever Cough Shortness of breath CDC's Symptom Self-Checker What are the symptoms of COVID-19? What if I have been exposed to or am sick with COVID-19? How do I stop the spread of germs? For further information, please visit the CDC's website