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These Symptoms Could Signal a COVID-19 Infection


Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Woody Myers takes a COVID-19 test at Aria Diagnostics, in Indianapolis, April 23, 2020.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Woody Myers takes a COVID-19 test at Aria Diagnostics, in Indianapolis, April 23, 2020.

U.S. Federal Health officials have expanded their list of known coronavirus symptoms. They say chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and the loss of the sense of smell or taste could be signs of a coronavirus infection.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had previously cited fever, shortness of breath and a cough as possible symptoms of COVID-19. Here's what you should watch out for.

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