
The first signs of infection can include fever, dry and continuous cough as well as a loss - or decreased sense - of smell and taste. Symptoms of the virus typically begin 5 to 10 days after becoming infected, according to the World Health Organisation. Woman covering her mouth while coughing with face mask on. Here is a timeline of common Covid symptoms: © Getty Meanwhile, the NHS warn that others can become seriously ill with Covid, so it's important to look out for common symptoms and know when you should call your GP, NHS 24 or require urgent medical attention.

This order of symptoms is thought to be pretty common, however have been reports of some unpredictable signs of Covid in a small number of the population.Īccording to a report by Newcastle University, between 17% and 20% of people with the virus have no symptoms at all. Unlike flu, the first symptom of Covid is typically a fever, with a cough, muscle pain breathlessness next before nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, according to the World Health Organisation.

However, the three key signs of the virus are still a high temperature, new and continuous cough and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste, according to the NHS There have been new symptoms of Covid-19 identified as we have made our way through this pandemic.
