COVID-19Common questionHow long does a sore throat last with COVID-19?COVID-19 is different from other coronaviruses that cause mild illness, such as the common cold. Sore throat is an early symptom of COVID, affecting about half of people who have the illness. Sore throats associated with COVID tend to be mild and usually last on average two to three days, and no more than five days.Jan 7, 2022