Only 20% of New COVID Cases Have a Fever

Only 20% of new COVID-19 cases present with a fever, according to the latest epidemiological data available from the Australian National Incident Room Surveillance Team. Originally, this was thought to be one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19. According to a spokesperson for the Victorian Department of Health, the most common symptoms appearing now are a cough, sore throat and runny nose – symptoms which could easily be mistaken for a cold. This decline in people presenting with fever could be a result of higher testing, and a change of demographics in those being tested. But the message is clear: even if you are only experiencing mild symptoms, please go and get tested. Don’t wait for a fever or any other symptoms.