Fever
A high temperature: you feel hot to touch on your chest or back.
Covid-19 Symptoms
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Tiredness
Unusual fatigue that does not go away with rest.
Dry Cough
A new, continuous cough that lasts more than an hour.
Shortness of Breath
Difficulty breathing, even when resting.
Aches and Pains
Muscle aches, headaches and general body pain.
Sore Throat
A scratchy or painful throat, sometimes with a runny nose.
Watch for symptoms
Common Symptoms
Fever, cough, tiredness and loss of taste or smell. Most people recover at home with rest and fluids.
Emergency Symptoms
Trouble breathing, chest pain, confusion or bluish lips need urgent medical care.
What to do if you have symptoms
If you have symptoms, act quickly to protect the people around you.
- Get a test to check if you have coronavirus as soon as possible. • You and anyone you live with should stay at home and not have visitors until you get your test result – only leave your home to have a test.
What you need to know
- Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. • Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.