What are the signs?
Common symptoms of the new coronavirus include:
- new continuous cough, and/or a high temperature
- high temperature
Some people will also notice a shortness of breath.
What if you need medical advice?
If you think your condition is getting worse, seek medical attention quickly and dial 999 in an emergency.
If it's not an emergency, contact .
If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 111.
All routine medical and dental appointments should be cancelled while you are sick and staying at home.
What should you do?
If you think you have symptoms of Covid-19 - however mild - stay at home.
new advice states: "Stay at home and do not leave your house for seven days from when your symptoms started."
You should stay two metres (about three steps) away from other people in your home, and sleep alone, where possible.