Not everyone initially experienced a fever. According to the NYSDOH, in a conference call on 2/11/20, 44% of people presented initially with fever but ultimately – throughout the course of the disease – 90% of the people had fever.
Early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness.
This includes.
Older adults
People who have serious chronic medical conditions such as:
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. CDC has reinforced the use of everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases and seasonal influenza.That includes:
1-877-PA-HEALTH, 1-877-724-3258, visit www.health.pa.gov, or contact your county/municipal health department listed below: