Here are the 15 coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms listed in Michigan’s wellness testing tool

Tool designed to help Michiganders track possible COVID-19 symptoms

A health care worker wearing a face mask. (AP)

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – There are 15 specific coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms listed in the government’s new tool designed to let Michigan residents check themselves for early signs of the virus.

In total, the wellness check has seven parts, from “How do you physically feel right now?” to “Have you come into contact with someone who tested positive?”

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Two of the questions in the middle of the survey specifically deal with symptoms.

The first four symptoms are listed under the third part: “If you develop any of these emergency warning signs for COVID-19, get medical attention immediately."

  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion or inability to wake up
  • Bluish lips or face

The following part asks the user to check the boxes next to any of the 11 following symptoms:

  • Feverish
  • Sore throat
  • Chills
  • Headache
  • Muscle aches
  • Abdominal pain
  • Runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Shortness of breath
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • Cough, newly developed or worsening

The wellness check also asks about taking your temperature, whether anyone in your household is feeling sick and if you have taken a COVID-19 test.

View: CDC’s listed symptoms of coronavirus

Click here to try it out.

The MI Symptoms Web Application was created by the University of Michigan School of Public Health and College of Engineering in collaboration with the Michigan departments of Health and Human Services and Labor and Economic Opportunity.

While the tool was designed primarily for employers and employees, it’s available for anyone in Michigan. Just enter information daily to help identify symptoms that might be caused by the virus.

It could help residents make decisions about when to seek medical help.

Health officials will monitor the collective data to identify the potential for new outbreaks around Michigan.

“MI Symptoms will help Michiganders identify symptoms of the virus early, allowing them to take the appropriate actions for their health and the health of those around them,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health. “This will also help state and local public health workers connect these individuals to important resources like testing locations and support services. I encourage people to sign up on the app to stop the spread of the virus.”

Some employers might ask or require employees to use MI Symptoms as they return to work. The site will be especially useful for front line workers who are more at risk of exposure.

Employees can also use the site as an objective tool to show employers they shouldn’t be going to work without having to share symptom-specific information.

“As businesses reopen and bring their employees back into the workplace, it’s important that we all do so safely,” LEO Director Jeff Donofrio said. “MI Symptoms is a free tool that employers can use to help track workplace health and keep our economy operating. By using the app and following workplace safety guidelines to limit COVID-19 exposure, businesses can do their part to keep their workers and customers healthy.”

MI Symptoms users enter basic physiological data daily, such as the presence of fever or other COVID-19 symptoms. It also provides health officials an early indication of where illnesses could be popping up.

Officials from the University of Michigan and MDHHS said they are using robust security, along with continuous monitoring services, to protect private symptom data and other personal information. The tool does not track users through their phone using Bluetooth or GPS.

“We all know the importance of getting people back to work and the economy moving again, but opening too soon could put our economy, health and medical system at risk,” said Sharon Kardia, Ph.D, Associate Dean at U-M School of Public Health. “This collaboration is building online tools to provide up-to-date COVID-19 related information that will help state and local officials make informed decisions regarding community economic re-engagement. MI Symptoms and the MI Safe Start Map integrates real-time data collection and analysis to aid rapid decision-making.”

Click here to visit the MI Safe Start Map.


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