The average body temperature is 98.6 F (37 C). But normal body temperature can range between 97 F (36.1 C) and 99 F (37.2 C) or more. Your body temperature can vary depending on how active you are or the time of day.

Is 98.8 a fever?

Despite the new research, doctors don't consider you to have a fever until your temperature is at or above 100.4 F. But you can be sick if it's lower than that.

What is Covid body temperature?

Symptoms of coronavirus

fever/high temperature (37.8C or greater) loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste (anosmia)