Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild symptoms to severe illness, sometimes resulting in death. Symptoms may appear 2–14 days after exposure.In some cases, older adults and people of any age with underlying health conditions may have symptoms that are not typically seen in others, or they may take longer than others to develop fever and other symptoms.In older adults, normal body temperature can be lower than in younger adults.
For this reason, fever temperatures can also be lower in older adults.If you are an older adult experiencing fever or other symptoms and want to get tested, call your healthcare provider first.