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Symptoms of COVID-19
COVID-19 symptoms can include: a high temperature or shivering (chills) – a high temperature means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hoursa loss or change to your sense of smell or tasteshortness of breathfeeling tired or exhaustedan aching bodya headachea sore throata blocked or runny noseloss of appetitediarrhoeafeeling sick or being sickThe symptoms are very similar to symptoms of other illnesses, such as colds and flu. Most people feel better within a few weeks, but it can take longer to recover. For some people, it can be a more serious illness and their symptoms can last longer. What to do if you have symptoms of COVID-19Try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you or your child have symptoms and either: have a high temperaturedo not feel well enough to go to work, school, childcare, or do your normal activitiesYou can go back to your normal activities when you feel better or do not have a high temperature. If your child has mild symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat or mild cough, and they feel well enough, they can go to school or childcare. Information:If you are eligible for treatments for COVID-19, you should take a rapid lateral flow test as soon as you get symptoms. Find out more about treatments for COVID-19 and who can have them How to look after COVID-19 symptoms yourselfIt’s not always possible to treat COVID-19. But there are things you can do to help ease some of the symptoms, such as a high temperature, a cough and breathlessness. Doget lots of rest drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration (your pee should be light yellow or clear) take paracetamol or ibuprofen if you feel uncomfortable try having a teaspoon of honey if you have a cough – do not give honey to babies under 12 months try turning the heating down or opening a window to help with breathlessness breathe slowly in through your nose and out through your mouth, with your lips together like you're gently blowing out a candle sit upright in a chair to help with breathlessness relax your shoulders, so you're not hunched to help with breathlessness lean forward slightly – support yourself by putting your hands on your knees or on something stable like a chair to help with breathlessness Don’tdo not lie on your back if you have a cough – lie on your side or sit upright instead do not use a fan to cool your room as it may spread the virus try not to panic if you're feeling breathless – this can make it worse Watch a video to find out how you can help relieve breathlessness Video: tips for breathlessnessFind out how you can help relieve breathlessness. Media last reviewed: 2 June 2023 Media review due: 2 June 2026 A pharmacist can help with a coughIf you have a cough, you can ask a pharmacist for advice about cough treatments. What to do if you have tested positiveIf you or your child have tested positive for COVID-19: try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for 3 days after the day the test was taken if you or your child are under 18 years old – children and young people tend to be infectious to other people for less time than adultstry to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for 5 days after the day you took your test if you are 18 years old or overavoid meeting people who are more likely to get seriously ill from viruses, such as people with a weakened immune system, for 10 days after the day you took your testYou are no longer required to do a COVID-19 rapid lateral flow test if you have symptoms. Find out more about who can get a free COVID-19 test Urgent advice: Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if: you're worried about your or a child's COVID-19 symptoms or are not sure what to dothe symptoms are getting worse or are not getting betteryou or a child have other signs of illness, such as a rash, loss of appetite, or feeling weakyou or a child have a high temperature that last 5 days or more or does not come down with paracetamola child under 3 months old and has a temperature of 38C or higher, or you think they have a high temperaturea child 3 to 6 months old and has a temperature of 39C or higher, or you think they have a high temperatureIt's particularly important to get help if you're at increased risk of getting ill from COVID-19, such as if you're pregnant, aged 60 or over, or have a weakened immune system. You can call 111 or get help from 111 online. Immediate action required: Call 999 or go to A&E if you or a child: seems very unwell, is getting worse or you think there's something seriously wrong – children and babies in particular can get unwell very quicklyget sudden chest painare so breathless you're unable to say short sentences when resting or your breathing has suddenly got worse – in babies their stomach may suck in under their ribsstart coughing up bloodcollapse, faint, or have a seizure or fit for the first timea rash that does not fade when you roll a glass over it, the same as meningitis More informationRead more about how to avoid catching and spreading COVID-19 Read full guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19 on GOV.UK GOV.UK guidance for people whose immune system means they are at higher risk from COVID-19 |
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