What are the telling signs that you may have the novel coronavirus, also known as Covid-19?
The main list of acute symptoms at this time is actually quite short and can appear anywhere from two to 14 days after exposure to the virus, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Here's what you need to know.
Fever: Don't fixate on a number, but know it's really not a fever until your temperature reaches at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit for children and adults.
When you check for fever, don't rely on a temperature taken in the morning. Instead take your temp in the late afternoon and early evening.
"One of the most common presentations of fever is that your temperature goes up in the late afternoon and early evening -- it's a common way that viruses produce fever."
Cough: Coughing is another key symptom, but it's not just any cough, said experts. It should be a dry cough that you feel in your chest.
Difficulty breathing: Shortness of breath can be a third -- and very serious -- manifestation of Covid-19, and it can occur on its own, without a cough. If your chest becomes tight or you begin to feel as if you cannot breathe deeply enough to get a good breath, that's a sign to act, experts say.
