What Is Considered To Be Fever For COVID-19?
COVID-19Common questionWhat is considered to be fever for COVID-19?The average normal body temperature is generally accepted as 98.6°F (37°C). Some studies have shown that the "normal" body temperature can have a wide range, from 97°F (36.1°C) to 99°F (37.2°C).A temperature over 100.4°F (38°C) most often means you have a fever caused by an infection or illness.
Is fever a symptom of COVID-19?
If you have a fever, cough or other symptoms, you might have COVID-19. Most people have mild illness and are able to recover at home.
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Should I take temperature regularly to check for COVID-19?
If you're healthy, you don't need to take your temperature regularly. But you should check it more often if you feel sick or if you think you might have come into contact with an illnesses such as COVID-19.
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What is considered a fever in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic?
CDC considers a person to have a fever when he or she has a measured temperature of 100.4° F (38° C) or greater, or feels warm to the touch, or gives a history of feeling feverish.
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When monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms, what temperature is considered a fever?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists fever as one criterion for screening for COVID-19 and considers a person to have a fever if their temperature registers 100.4 or higher -- meaning it would be almost 2 degrees above what’s considered an average “normal” temperature of 98.6 degrees.
Is temperature a good marker for COVID-19?