The list just got longer. The New York Times reported that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded its list of possible symptoms of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Among the listed symptoms is sore throat, which is usually caused by viral infections such as the common cold and the flu. Previously, the list had only three symptoms: fever, cough and shortness of breath.

Sore throat is both irritating and painful for you and everyone else. As a new addition to the list of symptoms of a virus that has infected over 3 million people worldwide, that is a cause for alarm. The good news is that there are sore throat relief medicines available on the market that you should use now to lower your chances of getting infected with COVID-19:

1. Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat Lozenge
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The Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat Lozenge provides you with fast-acting and powerful sore throat relief. Available in cherry, honey lemon and tangerine flavors, this flavored lozenge does not just help relieve sore throat, but also relieves sore mouth, minor oral irritation and pain associated with canker sores.

2. Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray
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The Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray gives you fast-acting and targeted sore throat relief that numbs on contact. Available in five flavors, this easy-to-control, on-the-go sprayer free of alcohol, aspirin and sugar relieves not only sore throat, but also sore mouth as well as occasional minor oral irritations.

3. Beekeeper's Naturals Propolis Throat Spray (2-Pack)
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The Beekeeper's Naturals Propolis Throat Spray is made using only three ingredients: bee-based propolis extract, organic vegetable-based glycerin and purfied water. Naturally rich in antioxidants with over 300 beneficial compounds, it not only relieves sore throat, but also supports your immune system and combats other ailments.

4. Nature's Jeannie Gargle Away
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Gargle Away by Nature's Jeannie is made from 7 natural ingredients, including apple cider vinegar, lemon and organic honey. Aside from providing sore throat relief, this gargling remedy also restores natural pH balance in your mouth, creating an environment where harmful bacteria struggles to survive. It even repairs strained vocal cords and relieves laryngitis by loosening tough mucus.

5. Halls Relief Max Strength Extra Strong Menthol
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Halls Relief Max Strength Extra Strong Menthol throat drops are ready for you to face whatever challenges life throws at you, your way. Packed with 18 milligrams of menthol per drop, these sore throat lozenges soothe sore throats and cool your nasal passages, relieving your worst symptoms.

6. Sambucol Black Elderberry Cold And Flu Relief
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Packed with 30 quick-dissolve tablets, the Sambucol Black Elderberry Cold And Flu Relief provides fast and temporary relief from cold and flu symptoms such as sore throat, coughing, sneezing and fever, of which two are the main symptoms of COVID-19. It is currently available in packs of 1, 3 and 5 on Amazon.

7. Zarbee's Naturals Cough And Throat Relief + Mucus Daytime Drink Mix
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Zarbee's Naturals Cough And Throat Relief + Mucus Daytime Drink Mix soothes your throat and calms coughs caused by mucus, hoarseness and irritants. It is made using natural, wholesome ingredients, including a proprietary natural dark honey blend for soothing your throat and English ivy leaf extract for clearing out mucus while coughing.

8. Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength PowerMax Cold And Cough Gels
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Now with a 25-percent smaller pill, the Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength PowerMax Cold And Cough Gels are all loaded with a concentrated formula that provides fast and powerful relief. Currently available in packs of 16 and 24 liquid gels, it gives you much-needed relief not only from sore throat, but also fever, cough and runny nose, among others.

9. Robitussin Maximum Strength Severe Multi-Symptom Cough Cold + Flu Max
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The Robitussin Maximum Strength Severe Multi-Symptom Cough Cold + Flu Max is a pain reliever, fever reducer, cough suppressant, expectorant and nasal decongestant rolled into one. This non-drowsy, raspberry-mint-flavored formula provides powerful relief from sore throat, cough, nasal and chest congestion and other symptoms.

10. Traditional Medicinals Organic Throat Coat (6-Pack)
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Sweet, silky and earthy and with a distinct licorice taste, the Traditional Medicinals Organic Throat Coat tea is like "taking your voice to the spa." It is made from a potent blend of organic ingredients, including licorice root, marshmallow root and slippery elm tree bark, which plays a role in throat health.