Symptoms

People with COVID-19 may experience a wide range of mild to severe symptoms, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, sudden loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. Those with a mild case will usually recover in one to two weeks....READ MORE

Most people recover from COVID-19 after a few weeks. But sometimes people experience health problems long after they are first infected. These lasting symptoms are often called “long COVID.” Symptoms of long COVID can be mild to severe and can be debilitating. Diagnosis is based on medical history, including a positive COVID-19 test or symptoms/exposure, and a healthcare provider’s examination....READ MORE

Severe symptoms signs for COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses (such as flu or RSV) include: A person with any of these severe symptoms needs care right away. Call 911, or call ahead to your local emergency facility to let them know that you are seeking care for someone who may have COVID-19. Call a provider for any other symptoms that...READ MORE

Information about the spread and prevention of COVID-19 and personal COVID-19 vaccination stories from early in the pandemic are shared by different Alaska Native elders....READ MORE