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COVID-19 SYMPTOMS & TESTING
Symptoms & Self Checker (CDC Website) xi
Symptoms of Coronavirus (CDC) xii
Symptoms of Coronavirus (ASL Version - CDC) xiii
The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure:
• Fever • Cough • Shortness of breath
What to do if you have symptoms:
• To keep other people from getting infected or exposed, please relay any developments to your
Supervisor and Human Resources (HR) Department. • If you feel like you are developing symptoms, stay home and call your doctor. • If you are not sick enough to be hospitalized, you can recover at home.
If you develop emergency warning signs* get medical attention ASAP:
• Diffculty breathing or shortness of breath • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest • New confusion or inability to arouse • Bluish lips or face
Testing for COVID-19 (CDC Website) xiv • Per CDC guidelines, if you have had symptoms, it is strongly suggested you schedule an appointment and get testing for COVID-19 • If you were previously tested positive – to determine if you are still contagious, you must meet the following three criteria prior to returning to your workplace: 1. You no longer have a fever (without the use of medicine that reduces fevers)
AND 2. Other symptoms have improved
AND 3. You received two negative test results in a row, taken at least seven days apart.
NOTE:
*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.
COLD VS. FLU VS. CORONAVIRUS SYMPTOM CHARTxv