Health officials in Pottawatomie County said Monday there are two new positive COVID-19 cases, and seven total active cases. A total of 100 people have recovered while 16 are pending. No one is hospitalized in Pottawatomie County.
As a reminder, the COVID-19 virus affects different people in different ways. One person with COVID-19, may show vastly different symptoms from someone else with the virus. Symptoms may appear 2 – 14 days after exposure to the virus. The symptoms of COVID-19 include;
· Fever or chills
· Cough
· Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
· Fatigue
· Muscle or body aches
· Headache
· New loss of taste or smell
· Sore throat
· Congestion or runny nose
· Nausea or vomiting
· Diarrhea
Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
· Trouble breathing
· Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
· New confusion
· Inability to wake or stay awake
· Bluish lips or face