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5 years

Symptom for Covid 19

hi, i wanna ask if the fever is a must of the symptom of covid 19? because i feel tiredness, and a little bit pain on my chest, not sure if it is the bone, or the muscle, or the lung. I wanna know if is it necessary for me to call KKM to proceed.

Greetings!

Thank you for your question. According to WHO, the common symptoms of COVID-19 infection are:

  • Fever (more than 37.5 degrees celcius)
  • Fatigue
  • Cough
  • Aches and pains
  • Sorethroat
  • Headaches
  • Shortness of breath

Chest pain can be caused by:

  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Heart problems
  • Pneumonia
  • Abdominal pain radiating to the chest
  • Pain originating from the chest wall like rib cage, muscle and nerve pain

The symptoms of COVID-19 varies from individuals. Hence, it is not possible to give the conclusion that fever is a must have symptom. However, it is more suggestive with the presence of fever as it is a sign of infection in general.

You may answer the quiz on Risk Assessment for COVID-19 to evaluate your health status in regards to this disease. After completing this quiz, you will be classified into several categories.

You may consult a MOH doctor by clicking Ask Doctor at the Ministry of Health website (COVID-19 Portal) to ask any health issues related to COVID-19 starting from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.

After 5.00 pm till 12.00 am, please direct your enquiries to our DoctorOnCall website at this link DoctorOnCall Tanya.

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