Table II.
Symptom profile of the admitted COVID-19 patients (n=144)
| Symptom profile | n (%) | Duration in days* |
|---|---|---|
| Asymptomatic | 64 (44.4) | - |
| Symptomatic | 80 (55.6) | - |
| Fever | 25 (17.4) | 5 (3-7) |
| Nasal symptoms | 31 (21.5) | 3 (3-4) |
| Throat irritation | 31 (21.5) | 3 (3-4) |
| Cough | 50 (34.7) | 3 (2-7) |
| Sputum | 5 (3.5) | 4 (2.5-8.0) |
| Dyspnea | 8 (5.6) | 2 (2-3) |
| Fatigue | 2 (1.4) | 6 (4-6) |
| Myalgia | 5 (3.5) | 3 (1-6) |
| Diarrhoea | 4 (2.8) | 2 (1-2) |
| Nausea/vomiting | 3 (2.1) | 2 (1-2) |
| Other symptoms | ||
| Chest pain | 1 (0.7) | NR |
| Earache | 1 (0.7) | NR |
| Giddiness | 1 (0.7) | NR |
| Headache | 2 (1.4) | NR |
*Median (IQR). NR, not recorded