Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, Family Health Bureau and
World Health Organisation (WHO)- Sri Lanka
Acute COVID-19 | Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 for up to 4 weeks |
Ongoing symptomatic COVID-19 | Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 from 4 to 12 weeks |
Post-COVID-19 syndrome | signs and symptoms that develop during or after an infection consistent with COVID-19 continue for more than 12 weeks and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis |
Respiratory symptoms | Breathlessness, Cough |
Cardiovascular symptoms | Chest tightness, Chest pain, Palpitations |
Generalized symptoms | Fatigue, Fever, Pain |
Neurological symptoms | Cognitive impairment (‘brain fog,’ loss of concentration or memory issues), Headache, Sleep disturbance, Peripheral neuropathy symptoms (pins and needles/numbness), Dizziness |
Gastrointestinal symptoms | Abdominal pain, Nausea, Diarrhoea |
Musculoskeletal symptoms | Joint pain, Muscle pain |
Psychological/psychiatric Symptoms | Symptoms of anxiety |
Ear, nose, and throat symptoms | Tinnitus, Earache, Sore throat, Dizziness, Loss of taste and/or smell |
Dermatological | Skin rashes |
The Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, is the professional body for paediatricians in Sri Lanka, often referred to as the SLCP.