Table 1. Clinical criteria for estimating pre-test probability of COVID-19.
COVID-19 probability criteria | |
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Major | Fever (>37.8 °C) |
New persistent cough | |
Unprotected close contact with a confirmed case* | |
Minor | Hoarse voice |
Non-persistent cough | |
Sore throat | |
Nasal discharge or congestion | |
Shortness of breath | |
Wheeze | |
Headache | |
Muscle aches | |
Nausea and/or vomiting and/or diarrhoea | |
Loss of sense of taste or smell |
*Unprotected close contact defined as either face-to-face contact or spending more than 15 min within 2 metres of an infected person, without wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).