Coronavirus (COVID-19)

 

 The following information comes from https://www.nhsinform.scot 

Symptoms of coronavirus

The most common symptoms are a new:

  • continuous cough

  • fever/high temperature (37.8C or greater)

  • loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste (anosmia)

A new continuous cough is where you:

  • have a new cough that’s lasted for an hour

  • have had 3 or more episodes of coughing in 24 hours

  • are coughing more than usual.

A high temperature is:

  • feeling hot to the touch on your chest or back (you don't need to measure your temperature). You may feel warm, cold or shivery.

If you have coronavirus symptoms

If you’ve developed symptoms (however mild) in the last 7 days, stay at home for 7 days from the start of your symptoms and arrange to be tested. Do not go to your GP, pharmacy or hospital. 

You should remain at home until you get the result of the test, and then follow the advice you will be given based on the result. Read the stay at home guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection.

Self-help guide:

To find out more about your symptoms, when you can use self-care, what to do if your condition worsens and you need medical help click here.

NHS 24 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advice.