What are the symptoms?

• Fever, cough and shortness of breath.

Cough, Shortness of breath and Fever (Yamanashi Prefecture asks citizens to take extra care if a fever of over 37.5 degrees/99.5F is developed)

Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, and many have recovered.

However, it is important to note that Coronavirus symptoms are expected to remain minor (similar to that of the common cold) for 80% of those infected.

Similar to the infection prevention measures taken for a cold or during flu season, it is important for each and every person to follow the proper coughing/sneezing etiquette and to wash their hands (long enough to sing happy birthday twice).