After seeing many COVID patients, here are some takeaways to help the general public identify it earlier:
Most initially thought they had a cold, allergies, etc.
Very few actually have fevers at any point
Headache is a common early symptoms for many adults






Hoping continued education helps people get tested sooner. Many who do contract the virus are not prepared for the duration or severity of symptoms so we need to set reasonable expectations with patients as well in the clinic setting.