COVID-19: symptoms

Symptoms of COVID-19 can vary, but mild cases often experience fever, cough, and fatigue. Moderate cases may have difficulty breathing or mild pneumonia. While severe cases may have severe pneumonia, other organ failure & possible death.

Anyone experiencing difficulty breathing should seek immediate medical attention.

Last updated: 2 August 2023

Symptoms of COVID-19

Asymptomatic COVID-19

A person infected with COVID-19 also may not experience any symptoms and, without knowing, can transmit the virus to others.

Quarantine and self-monitoring

Quarantine is the separation of contacts from others after exposure to a probable or confirmed COVID-19 case – you may or may not be infected. 

Always follow the advice of your national health authority.