CDC Tools For Identifying Coronavirus Symptoms And Warning Signs

One of the most insidious aspects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is that the symptoms are similar to so many other minor ailments. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has a ton of important information on the coronavirus, but there’s so much information that it can be hard to find what you need. Here are a few important pieces from the CDC website, on how to identify symptoms of the coronavirus and when to seek treatment.

CDC Resources for COVID-19

Coronavirus Self-Checker

This online coronavirus program walks you through a short series of questions to determine your risk factors and suggest a course of action. To use the self-checker, just visit the CDC website.

List of General Symptoms

Below is the CDC’s list of general symptoms. These symptoms can appear 2 days up to 2 weeks after you’ve become infected, and they can vary from very mild to severe:

Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath

List of Emergency Warning Signs

The following are the CDC’s emergency warning signs. This list is not all-inclusive, so the CDC reminds you to consult a physician first.

Trouble breathing
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion or inability to arouse
Bluish lips or face

Evaluating High-Risk Patients

People meeting any of the following criteria are at high risk, according to the CDC:

People aged 65 years and older
People who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility
Other high-risk conditions could include:
- People with chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma
- People who have serious heart conditions
- People who are immunocompromised including cancer treatment
- People of any age with severe obesity (body mass index [BMI] >40) or certain underlying medical conditions, particularly if not well controlled, such as those with diabetes, renal failure, or liver disease might also be at risk
People who are pregnant should be monitored since they are known to be at risk with a severe viral illness, however, to date data on COVID-19 has not shown an increased risk

At Brown & Barron, LLC, our attorneys focus on representing nursing home residents who have been neglected or abused. We know first-hand how these facilities function – and how vulnerable seniors may be to injury, especially without sufficient care. If you believe you or a family member has suffered as a result of nursing home negligence, we invite you to contact our team as soon as possible to learn more about your rights and options.

To learn more about how the coronavirus is affecting nursing homes and their residents, visit our coronavirus update blog. To contact our team, call (410) 698-1717 today for a consultation.