COVID-19
Get NHS advice about COVID-19, including its symptoms and what to do, how to avoid catching and spreading it, treatments, vaccinations and long-term effects.
COVID-19 symptoms are like those of colds and flu. They include a high temperature, a cough and a loss or change to your smell or taste. "}, {"@type": "WebPageElement", "text": "
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To help avoid passing on COVID-19 try staying away from other people or meeting outside until you feel better. "}, {"@type": "WebPageElement", "text": "
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COVID-19 symptoms can include:
The symptoms are very similar to symptoms of other illnesses, such as colds and flu.
Most people feel better within a few weeks, but it can take longer to recover.
For some people, it can be a more serious illness and their symptoms can last longer."}], "headline": "Symptoms of COVID-19", "url": "https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/covid-19-symptoms-and-what-to-do/#symptoms"}, {"@type": "HealthTopicContent", "description": "", "hasHealthAspect": "http://schema.org/MedicalHelpUrgentHealthAspect", "hasPart": [{"@type": "WebPageElement", "headline": "Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if:", "identifier": "urgent", "text": "
\n It's particularly important to get help if you're at increased risk of getting ill from COVID-19, such as if you're pregnant, aged 60 or over, or have a weakened immune system.\n\n
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Get NHS advice about COVID-19, including its symptoms and what to do, how to avoid catching and spreading it, treatments, vaccinations and long-term effects.
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If you're at increased risk from COVID-19
COVID-19