What Symptoms to Be on the Lookout For and How to Protect Yourself From Coronavirus

A medical staff wears protective gear at a new section specialized in receiving any person who may have been infected with coronavirus at The Quinquinie Hospital in Douala, Cameroon, on Feb. 17, 2020. Josiane Kouagheu/Reuters

As the United States recorded its first coronavirus death—and the number of infections grows worldwide—many people are wondering what symptoms to be on the lookout for and how to protect themselves.

There are now 71 confirmed and presumptive positive cases of coronavirus in the United States. Here’s what you should know to keep yourself safe:

What Are the Symptoms

Coronavirus makes people sick, usually with a mild to moderate upper respiratory tract illness, similar to a common cold. Its symptoms include a runny nose, cough, sore throat, headache and a fever that can last for a couple of days.