Is a sore throat a symptom of coronavirus? – The Sun

CORONAVIRUS has infected millions and with the deadly virus continuing to spread, people are curious to know what the symptoms are.

Experts are beginning to understand more about the symptoms of coronavirus, with a soar throat a possible sign of infection.

Is a sore throat a symptom of coronavirus?

A sore throat may be a warning sign of coronavirus infection.

The most common symptoms are fever, tiredness, and a dry cough, according to the NHS.

But some patients may also have a runny nose, sore throat, nasal congestion and aches and pains or diarrhoea.

If the sufferer develops a sore throat it is usually mild and begins gradually. In some cases, it will be a common cold, rather than Covid-19.

But the advice is, if you start to show signs of being ill, it's best to be safe and isolate.

If you live alone and develop symptoms it is recommended to stay at home for seven days after symptoms begin.

And if you live with others, everyone in the house must stay at home and not leave for 14 days.

Studies show that people have the coronavirus without symptoms for five days on average.

If you are worried about symptoms you can go through the NHS 111 online service.

To protect others, do not go to places like a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

A high temperature is a common symptom.

This means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back, you do not need to measure your temperature with a thermometer.

A new, continuous, dry cough is also a symptom.

This means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours.