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General Information About COVID-19

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. 

Citizens call the CCNCPHD number at (361) 826-7200. Criteria now includes if an individual has any of the following symptoms:

  • Fever (subjective or confirmed with thermometer)
  • Cough (dry or wet)
  • Congestion
  • Allergy like symptoms
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Chills 
  • Repeated shaking with chills
  • Muscle pain, body aches
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Loss of taste or altered sense of taste (foods taste differently)
  • Loss of smell or altered sense of smell (things smell differently)
  • Intermittent symptoms (feeling better and then worse intermittently)
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
     


HOW DO PEOPLE BECOME INFECTED WITH THE CORONAVIRUS?

Human coronaviruses most commonly spread from an infected person to others through:

  • Respiratory droplets released into the air by coughing, sneezing, talking, and breathing;
  • Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands;
  • Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands; and
  • Rarely, fecal contamination.

 

HOW CAN I AVOID CATCHING OR SPREADING THE CORONAVIRUS?

To avoid catching or spreading the virus, CDC recommends:

  • Stay home if you can when the risk for contracting the virus is high.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Use social distancing practices, keeping a distance of at least 6 feet between you and others
  • Wear a mask when in public to protect yourself and others from contracting the virus.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. You may also use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as directed.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces with CDC recommended cleaners.
     

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