COVID-19
Please follow the link below for the latest Coronavirus (Covid-19) guidance from NHS Scotland & the Scottish Government, including what to do if you have symptoms and treatments available to some groups.
NHS Scotland - Covid-19
Symptoms of a COVID-19 infection
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are a new continuous cough and/or a fever/high temperature (37.8C or greater).
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.
Loss of taste/smell
Some people will have more serious symptoms, including pneumonia or difficulty breathing, which might require Admission to hospital.
How to avoid catching COVID-19
You can reduce your risk of getting and spreading the infection by:
- avoiding direct hand contact with your eyes, nose and mouth
- maintaining good hand hygiene
- avoiding direct contact with people that have a respiratory illness and avoiding using their personal items such as their mobile phone
- covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing with disposable tissues and disposing of them in the nearest waste bin after use
- wash hands regularly