COVID-19

Coronavirus Information

Symptoms

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are a fever/high temperature (37.8C or greater);

Feeling hot to touch on your chest or back
You don't need to measure your temperature
You may feel warm, cold or shivery

And/or a new, continuous cough, which is described as;

A new cough that has lasted for an hour
3 or more episodes of coughing in 24 hours
You are coughing more than usual

Advanced symptoms may also include;

A shortness of breath (difficulty breathing)
Fatigue

What to do

I have had mild symptoms

I have severe symptoms or my symptoms have persisted

If you have developed Coronavirus symptoms such as a fever or new, continuous cough, you should;

Stay home for 7 days from the start of your symptoms
Avoid going outside or meeting with others unless necessary or unavoidable (known as self-isolating)
Do not go to your GP, pharmacy or hospital

If your symptoms grow worse or persist after 7 days, phone 111.

I have severe symptoms or my symptoms have persisted

If your symptoms persist or are already serious, you should phone 111, especially if you;

Are 70 years old or over
Have underlying poor health
Have heart or lung problems
Have a weakened immune system, including cancer
Have diabetes

Coronavirus - COVID-19

Coronavirus Information

Symptoms

What to do

I have had mild symptoms

I have severe symptoms or my symptoms have persisted

I have severe symptoms or my symptoms have persisted

I have severe symptoms or my symptoms have persisted

I have severe symptoms or my symptoms have persisted

I have severe symptoms or my symptoms have persisted

If you have a medical emergency, phone 999 and tell them you have COVID-19 symptoms.

Where can I keep up-to-date on current advice?

NHS Inform

World Health Organisation

World Health Organisation

World Health Organisation

World Health Organisation

World Health Organisation

News Networks

World Health Organisation

News Networks

Downloadable Resources

Additional Information

Coronavirus - COVID-19

Coronavirus Information

Symptoms

What to do

I have had mild symptoms

I have severe symptoms or my symptoms have persisted

I have severe symptoms or my symptoms have persisted

I have severe symptoms or my symptoms have persisted

I have severe symptoms or my symptoms have persisted

I have severe symptoms or my symptoms have persisted

If you have a medical emergency, phone 999 and tell them you have COVID-19 symptoms.

Where can I keep up-to-date on current advice?

NHS Inform

World Health Organisation

World Health Organisation

World Health Organisation

World Health Organisation

World Health Organisation

News Networks

World Health Organisation

News Networks

Downloadable Resources

Additional Information

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