Coronavirus (COVID-19)
MetroPlusHealth wants YOU to stay healthy this fall and winter.
What Do You Need to Know About COVID-19 Now?
COVID-19 Symptoms
COVID-19 symptoms can appear 2 to 14 days after a person has contact with the virus. Symptoms include:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea
- Cough
- Trouble breathing or shortness of breath
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- New loss of taste or smell
Most people who have COVID-19 will have mild symptoms, but certain other health conditions can put people at higher risk of severe illness, including chronic lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Older adults are also at higher risk.
If you have symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, or new loss of taste or smell, you should act as if you have COVID. Talk to your doctor to find out what he/she recommends. You can also visit an urgent care center by finding a location here: https://metroplus.org/search-providers/ . If you would like to speak with a provider virtually 24/7 visit the link here: https://metroplus.org/members/virtual-visit-telehealth/. You can also contact NYC Health + Hospitals Hotline by calling 844-692-4692.
Additional Resources about COVID-19:
- Metro Plus’s Health Library: https://healthlibrary.metroplus.org/coronavirus/
- The NYC Department of Health has a page for Coronavirus information and updates. Click here for NYC-specific information.
- You can also visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website here. To learn the latest updates about COVID-19.
- The New York State Department of Health provides public health information and guidance here