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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
What is coronavirus and should I be concerned?
- Typical symptoms of coronavirus include fever and a cough that may progress to a severe pneumonia causing shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.
- Generally, coronavirus can cause more severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease.
Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms
Stay at home for 7 days if you live alone (from when you’re symptoms start) or 14 days if you live with others and have either:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you’re staying at home.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
- Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
NHS
(General advice on coronavirus and what to do if you or a member of your family have symptoms)
COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection:
Coronavirus Covid 19 Information for the public