Chest pain is now a commonly reported symptom amongst COVID+ patients suffering from even mild infections. But why does it happen?

Chest pain, or experiencing a sort of discomfort in the chest may not be a standalone sole COVID symptom but mostly occurs resultant of present symptoms.
As for the intensity and type of pain one can experience, it can feel very sharp, tender, cause soreness or get worsened by movement, or in cases, even breathing. Most of all, it is important to remember that chest pain caused by coronavirus is likely resultant of upper respiratory tract infections, and never occurs alone.
That being said, experiencing chest pain when you have tested positive for coronavirus should be immediately checked out if: