What Are the Symptoms of COVID-19?

5. Progression of symptoms

Symptoms of COVID-19 are different for everyone, but they usually appear two to 14 days after infection. Symptoms may start as mild, but even mild symptoms should not be ignored. Treatment within the first few days can prevent disease progression and severe complications.

About four to six days after symptoms begin, they may worsen. Some people may lose their senses of taste or smell or develop a worsening cough. Complications can begin to appear after the first five days, so tracking symptoms during this time is essential.

Most people may improve after about a week after symptoms begin and completely recover after ten days. If your symptoms are worsening at this point, contact a medical professional.