It says: “Usually, it lasts for an average of two to three days but can take longer to go away the older you are. This is commonly up to four days for children, five days for adults aged 16-35, seven days for adults aged 35-65 and up to eight days for adults over 65.
“Unfortunately, Covid-related muscle pains can sometimes last much longer, and are commonly reported in people with long Covid or post-Covid syndrome.”
There are also a number of other signs to be aware of. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that people with COVID-19 have reported “a wide range of symptoms”.
The CDC suggests that symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus and that anyone can have mild to severe symptoms.