Key information about CovApp
Take a simple online test in the newly developed app for quick and easy help deciding the appropriate course of action.
Who should get tested?
There’s a wide range of potential symptoms for a coronavirus infection. Many symptoms are similar to those of other respiratory infections like the seasonal flu, e.g. dry cough and fever.
The CovApp online test was developed in cooperation with Charité and determines the likelihood that you’re infected with the new coronavirus. It helps you decide the appropriate measures to take and if you should get tested by a doctor.
What does CovApp determine?
The online test asks about symptoms and risk factors associated with a coronavirus infection. Your results tell you in a clear and simple way if a coronavirus infection is suspected and if you should visit an examination center. The online test will take you about 3 minutes.
You can find more information about test factors and symptoms below.
CovApp is available in multiple languages
We’re continuing to support the international community in the fight against COVID-19 by offering CovApp in different languages. Each translation of the app includes region-specific information on contacting healthcare providers and local authorities. Now people in countries worldwide can access CovApp and get help deciding the appropriate measures to take during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Click any flag below for CovApp in your language.
What do my test results mean?
The results of CovApp help you decide the appropriate course of action based on your individual situation. The online test asks about symptoms of respiratory illnesses, potential contact with confirmed cases, and known risk factors, e.g. chronic illnesses or smoking.
Travel activity no longer plays as much of a role in evaluating your case as it did at the beginning of the pandemic. The online test not only helps you with decision-making, but also provides concrete information on what your results mean for your everyday life. By asking about your age and living situation, it can recommend better ways to deal with the current situation.
Symptoms of a corona infection and the common flu are very similar, so here’s a table that highlights some of the differences:
| Symptoms | Coronavirus | Cold | Flu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | common | rare | common |
| Fatigue | sometimes | sometimes | common |
| Cough | common (dry) | mild | common (dry) |
| Sneezing | no | common | no |
| Aches and pains | sometimes | common | common |
| Nasal congestion | rare | common | sometimes |
| Sore throat | sometimes | common | sometimes |
| Diarrhea | rare | no | sometimes (children) |
| Headache | sometimes | rare | common |
| Shortness of breath | sometimes | no | no |
| Symptoms | Coronavirus | Cold | Flu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | common | rare | common |
| Fatigue | sometimes | sometimes | common |
| Cough | common (dry) | mild | common (dry) |
| Sneezing | no | common | no |
| Aches and pains | sometimes | common | common |
| Nasal congestion | rare | common | sometimes |
| Sore throat | sometimes | common | sometimes |
| Diarrhea | rare | no | sometimes (children) |
| Headache | sometimes | rare | common |
| Shortness of breath | sometimes | no | no |
Where can I get tested for COVID-19?
These options are available if you have reason to suspect infection.
The fast and simple option: Take a free online test with CovApp, developed together with Charité. Time required: ca. 3 minutes.
*Only patients with symptoms should visit an examination center.
