Coronavirus — Symptoms Concerning for COVID-19 — Clinical Pathway

Symptoms Concerning for COVID-19

Definition of Symptoms and COVID Suspected Patients
COVID Symptoms	Concerning Symptoms Loss of taste or smell Cough (sustained) Shortness of breath Difficulty Breathing Symptom Categories non-specific to COVID Fever Fatigue Chills/rigors Headache Myalgia Sore throat Congestion/rhinorrhea Nausea Vomiting/diarrhea
COVID Suspected	≥ 1 ANY Concerning symptom or ≥ 2 ANY Non-specific symptom categories present Without evidence of another explanatory non-respiratory viral or bacterial illness Examples: Cellulitis, classic Hand-foot-mouth, GAS pharyngitis, UTI Exceptions: Bronchiolitis, pneumonia
Exposure	Full Exposure Definition with Examples Prolonged (> 15 minutes), close (< 6 feet) contact with a person who is COVID-positive

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