![]() ![]() a loss or change to sense of smell or taste – this means they cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot, for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours. ![]() Some of the symptoms of a cold may be similar to coronavirus and there is no way to tell the difference without a test, therefore if your child has any one of the main symptoms of coronavirus they should stay home and get a test: Cold symptoms can make you feel unwell but usually you can carry on as normal. What are the symptoms of the common cold compared to coronavirus?Ī cold is a viral infection of the upper airways. If your child has COVID-19 symptoms they should get a test, your child and everyone you live with will need to stay at home and self-isolate until you get their test results What should I do if my child has symptoms of coronavirus? If you are worried about your child get advice from your GP or NHS 111 If any points in the amber or red categories apply to your child, follow the advice about where to go for help If you are not sure if your child is unwell and whether they need to be seen by someone, you can use the red / amber / green criteria to help you decide: What should make me concerned that my child is unwell? We have updated our parents' coronavirus FAQs, here you will find information and links to resources to keep your children safe this Summer: National advice: Parents Coronavirus frequently askes questions ![]()
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