Coronavirus (COVID-19) Get a test

What are the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19)?

The main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are:

• 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

Website: NHS Coronavirus symptoms (opens in a new window)

What should you do if you have symptoms?

If you have any of the main symptoms of COVID-19, even if they're mild:

• get a PCR test (test that is sent to a lab) to check if you have COVID-19 as soon as possible
• stay at home and do not have visitors (self-isolate) until you get your test result
  • only leave your home to have a test
  • check if people you live with need to self-isolate

Guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection