NHS says these Covid symptoms may mean you need urgent attention

NHS says these Covid symptoms may mean you need urgent attention Most people who contract Covid recover on their own within a few weeks but for some the illness can be more severe Many Brits are coming down with nasty bugs as the seasons change, with colds, flu and Covid circulating more at this time of year and as we head towards winter. Latest figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveal that both flu and Covid-19 cases have risen in the week to September 24, though flu is "circulating at baseline levels", while Covid levels are low. The UKHSA has also highlighted who is eligible for a Covid vaccine this autumn, and when they can get this. From October 1, the vaccine is offered to adults aged 75 years and over, people living in care homes for older adults, and people aged six months or over who are immunosuppressed. Vaccination booking is now open and if you are eligible you can choose a date from October 1 on the NHS website. Covid symptoms can include a new and continuous cough, a high temperature, loss of or changes to sense of taste or smell, and feeling exhausted. People with Covid may also experience shortness of breath, headaches, body aches, blocked or runny nose, a sore throat, nausea, diarrhoea, and loss of appetite. The majority of people recover within a few weeks, though for some it can take considerably longer. In certain cases, the illness can prove more severe, with symptoms potentially persisting for an extended period. In its guidance, the NHS explains when you should "urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111" with Covid. This is the case if you or your should has "other signs of illness, such as a rash, loss of appetite, or feeling weak", or if symptoms are getting worse or not getting better. You should also seek medical attention if you're worried about your or a child's Covid symptoms or are not sure what to do; if you or a child have a high temperature that lasts five days or more or does not come down with paracetamol; if a child under three months old and has a temperature of 38C or higher, or you think they have a high temperature; and if a child three to six months old and has a temperature of 39C or higher, or you think they have a high temperature. Further advice on what to do if you have Covid-19 can be found on the NHS website here.