COVID-19 is highly contagious and can have serious effects on people of all ages. While 87% of COVID-19 deaths are people over 65 years old, the virus can have serious effects for people under 65 and even in children. If left unchecked the virus can lead to infections or lung scarring. The long-term effects of COVID-19 are still unknown. Please watch for symptoms and do not hesitate to contact your doctor.
Remember the symptoms include:
Fever or chills
Cough
Nasal congestion or runny nose
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Diarrhea
Nausea or vomiting
Stomachache
Tiredness
Headache
Muscle or body aches
Poor appetite or poor feeding, especially in babies under 1 year
Inability to move head normally, in toddlers and babies under 1 year