Covid-19 symptoms and what to do
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Symptoms of COVID-19 are varied. The most common are:
Do not go to a clinic without calling in advance. They should be able to assess you over the phone to decide if you need to be seen by a health professional.
How do I self isolate if I have symptoms?
Stay away from others in the house. This means staying in a separate, well ventilated room and use a different bathroom if possible. If you can’t use a different bathroom, clean surfaces after you have used it. You should also eat in your own room. Use a facemask and wash your hands with soap and water often.
While recovering at home drink plenty of fluid, rest and take paracetamol if needed. You should monitor yourself carefully for any worsening symptoms and call a doctor if these develop.
These include:
You should self isolate for at least 10 days plus 3 days of being symptom free. This includes having no fever without the use of fever reducing medication. If you are not sure whether you are clear to come out of self isolation, call a doctor to discuss.
When do I need to call an ambulance?
If you are very unwell it will be safer for you to be in a local hospital then to remain at home.
If you develop difficulty breathing, constant chest pain, blue lips or face, become too dizzy to stand or become confused you or one of your contacts should call 103 for an ambulance.
If you need to go into hospital you should pack an overnight bag, take a fully charged phone and phone charger. If you are not confident with your language, arrange for someone to act as a translator for you over the phone.
What if I feel fine but think I was exposed?
If you think you were in close contact with someone with COVID-19, but you don't have any symptoms, you should "self-quarantine" at home for at least 14 days. This means staying home, and staying at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from other people in your home. Self-quarantine is slightly different from self-isolation, which is when a person who is sick stays in a completely separate room from others.
Further information from the World Health Organization can be found here.
Symptoms of COVID-19 are varied. The most common are:
- Fever
- Muscle aches
- Fatigue
- Dry Cough
- Headache
- Trouble breathing
- Reduced sense of smell or taste
- Sore throat
- Diarrhoea
- Self isolate
- Call a doctor
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Do not go to a clinic without calling in advance. They should be able to assess you over the phone to decide if you need to be seen by a health professional.
How do I self isolate if I have symptoms?
Stay away from others in the house. This means staying in a separate, well ventilated room and use a different bathroom if possible. If you can’t use a different bathroom, clean surfaces after you have used it. You should also eat in your own room. Use a facemask and wash your hands with soap and water often.
While recovering at home drink plenty of fluid, rest and take paracetamol if needed. You should monitor yourself carefully for any worsening symptoms and call a doctor if these develop.
These include:
- worsening cough
- worsening breathlessness
- dizziness on walking
- severe diarrhoea
You should self isolate for at least 10 days plus 3 days of being symptom free. This includes having no fever without the use of fever reducing medication. If you are not sure whether you are clear to come out of self isolation, call a doctor to discuss.
When do I need to call an ambulance?
If you are very unwell it will be safer for you to be in a local hospital then to remain at home.
If you develop difficulty breathing, constant chest pain, blue lips or face, become too dizzy to stand or become confused you or one of your contacts should call 103 for an ambulance.
If you need to go into hospital you should pack an overnight bag, take a fully charged phone and phone charger. If you are not confident with your language, arrange for someone to act as a translator for you over the phone.
What if I feel fine but think I was exposed?
If you think you were in close contact with someone with COVID-19, but you don't have any symptoms, you should "self-quarantine" at home for at least 14 days. This means staying home, and staying at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from other people in your home. Self-quarantine is slightly different from self-isolation, which is when a person who is sick stays in a completely separate room from others.
Further information from the World Health Organization can be found here.