Coronavirus symptoms: Full list of common and uncommon Covid-19 symptoms, what to do if you have symptoms, coronavirus in children, when to self-isolate and how to get a test

The infection rate in the seven days to January 25 was 406.7 per 100,000 as the country down from a rate of over 600 at the start of 2021.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a new national lockdown on Monday, January 4, which will remain in place until March 8 at the earliest.

If you are in need of a refresh of symptoms and other key information about Covid-19, we’ve pulled together a round-up.

Here’s all you need to know:

What are the common symptoms of Covid-19?

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The NHS currently lists the following as symptoms of coronavirus:

- a high temperature – this 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 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)

- a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal

What are the uncommon symptoms to watch out for?

The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) in America also lists the following as coronavirus symptoms:

- Fatigue

- Muscle or body aches

- Headache

- Sore throat

- Congestion or runny nose

- Nausea or vomiting

- Diarrhea

The World Health Organisation (WHO) also identifying the following as symptoms:

- conjunctivitis

- a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes

A rash on the tongue dubbed ‘Covid tongue’ has also been identified as a possible symptom for coronavirus.

What should you do if you have symptoms of Covid-19?

If you are showing any signs of coronavirus, it is advised that you do not go to places like a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

Instead you should do the following:

- Get a test to check if you have coronavirus as soon as possible.

- Stay at home and do not have visitors until you get your test result – only leave your home to have a test.

What if I live with someone with Covid-19 symptoms?

If anyone you live with, or anyone in your support bubble, have symptoms of coronavirus, you must stay at home until they get their test results back.

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What to do if your child seems unwell?

The symptoms of coronavirus are the same in children as with adults – so refer to the list above.

On its website, the NHS warns that ‘children and babies will still get illnesses that can make them very unwell quickly. It's important to get medical help if you need it’.

The health service advice that you call 111 or your GP if your child:

- is under 3 months old and has a temperature of 38C or higher, or you think they have a fever

- is 3 to 6 months old and has a temperature of 39C or higher, or you think they have a fever

- has other signs of illness, such as a rash, as well as a high temperature (fever)

- has a high temperature that's lasted for 5 days or more

- does not want to eat, or is not their usual self and you're worried

- has a high temperature that does not come down with paracetamol

- is dehydrated – for example, nappies are not very wet, sunken eyes, and no tears when they're crying

NHS advise that you should call 999 if your child:

- has a stiff neck

- has a rash that does not fade when you press a glass against it

- is bothered by light

- has a seizure or fit for the first time (they cannot stop shaking)

- has unusually cold hands and feet

- has pale, blotchy, blue or grey skin

- has a weak, high-pitched cry that's not like their usual cry

- is drowsy and hard to wake

- is extremely agitated (does not stop crying) or is confused

- finds it hard to breathe and sucks their stomach in under their ribs

- has a soft spot on their head that curves outwards

- is not responding like they usually do, or not interested in feeding or usual activities

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How do you get tested for Covid-19?

Anyone with coronavirus symptoms can get a test.

You can also get a test if:

- you live in England and have been told to have a test before you go into hospital, for example, for surgery

- your local council asks you to get a test

- you’re taking part in a government pilot project

You need to get the test done in the first five days of having symptoms.

On days one to four of your symptoms, you can get tested at a site or at home. If you're ordering a home test kit on day four, do it by 3pm.

However on day five, you need to go to a test site. It's too late to order a home test kit.

If you are not able to get a test in the first five days of having symptoms, you and anyone you live with must stay at home. Anyone in your support bubble must also stay at home.

You can book a test via the government’s website here.

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