poornima lagadapati
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It can be hard to judge which one you may have.
Most people who feel ill with coronavirus will have at least one of the key symptoms:
a high temperature
a new, continuous cough
a loss or change to their sense of smell or taste
So what do you need to know about other things you may catch in the coming months?
Does a fever mean I have coronavirus?
A cold, flu or coronavirus - which one do I have?
Video captionA cold, flu or coronavirus - which one do I have?
A high temperature is 37.8C or above. A fever like this can happen when the body is fighting off any infection - not just coronavirus.
It is best to use a thermometer to take a measure. But if you don't have one, check if you, or the person you are worried about, feels hot to the touch on the chest or back.
Although fever is a key coronavirus symptom, it could be flu or a different infection.
A high temperature is unlikely with a cold.
If you have a fever, arrange a coronavirus test - you can use the NHS 111 coronavirus service online.
Most people who feel ill with coronavirus will have at least one of the key symptoms:
a high temperature
a new, continuous cough
a loss or change to their sense of smell or taste
So what do you need to know about other things you may catch in the coming months?
Does a fever mean I have coronavirus?
A cold, flu or coronavirus - which one do I have?
Video captionA cold, flu or coronavirus - which one do I have?
A high temperature is 37.8C or above. A fever like this can happen when the body is fighting off any infection - not just coronavirus.
It is best to use a thermometer to take a measure. But if you don't have one, check if you, or the person you are worried about, feels hot to the touch on the chest or back.
Although fever is a key coronavirus symptom, it could be flu or a different infection.
A high temperature is unlikely with a cold.
If you have a fever, arrange a coronavirus test - you can use the NHS 111 coronavirus service online.