The CDC just added six official COVID-19 symptoms

Monday, April 27, 2020 - 17:10 in Health & Medicine

A survey shows one in five New Yorkers tested positive for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19. But we will still likely be social distancing in some form well into summer. (Pexels/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including tips on cleaning groceries, ways to tell if your symptoms are just allergies, and a tutorial on making your own mask.The COVID-19 pandemic is a fast-moving target. Each week, doctors identify novel aspects of the viral infection, researchers discover new potential treatments, and officials implement new tactics to tackle the microscopic beast. Here’s the most important information you need to know this week.The CDC added six new official symptoms of COVID-19.Chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell have all been reported in enough patients with COVID-19 to warrant inclusion on the CDC’s list of symptoms. These new additions could prove crucial...

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