By now, everyone knows the common early signs of COVID-19: Fever, shortness of breath, a dry cough. But three lesser-known symptoms may also indicate a coronavirus infection, a new study has found. Researchers looked at the presenting symptoms of nearly 12,000 people who were tested for COVID-19 at five New York City emergency departments. Of the patients who tested positive, those well-known symptoms were the most common: fever (74% reported this), shortness of breath (68%), and cough (65%).
But a majority of positive COVID-19 cases were accompanied by more obscure signs: weakness (58%), poor blood sugar control (56%), and gastrointestinal symptoms (51%). Read on to see if you have these symptoms, and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had Coronavirus. Older patients reported certain symptoms more often The scientists also found…
