The main symptoms of coronavirus are:

• high temperature

• new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours 

• loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means they cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal

What to do if your child has symptoms or has been asked to self-isolate by their school

If you child has any of the main symptoms of coronavirus:

1. Get a test to check if they have coronavirus as soon as possible.

   Tests can be accessed through the GOV.UK website. Your GP is unable to order these tests for you.

   https://self-referral.test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/antigen/name

2. Stay at home and do not have visitors until you get the test result – only leave your home to have a test.

Get advice from NHS111 if you are worried about your child or not sure what to do:

• For children aged 5 or over – use the NHS111 online coronavirus service

• For children under 5 – call 111

For further information on when it may be appropriate to speak to your GP please follow the link below:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/coronavirus-in-children/