NHS latest Covid symptoms and what to do if you have it

19 Covid, colds and flu can have similar symptoms -Credit:Halfpoint Images via Getty Images The NHS provides guidance on Covid symptoms to watch for, along with advice on what to do if you contract the virus.

With pupils having returned to school and the seasons changing, many people are already experiencing runny noses, sniffles and coughs. As many symptoms overlap, distinguishing between a cold, flu and Covid can be challenging. However, according to the NHS , the most common indicators of Covid are a high temperature, a new and continuous cough, and a loss or change to your sense of taste or smell.

Those with Covid may also suffer from fatigue, shortness of breath, headaches , body aches, a sore throat , a runny nose, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Most people feel better within a few weeks, though recovery can take longer.