A Covid-19 expert, responsible for the commonly used coronavirus symptom app has warned that there are 21 symptoms people need to be aware of.
Professor Tim Spector, from King's College London is the Principal Investigator of the PREDICT studies and the ZOE Covid Symptom Study app.
He has previously warned Brits that they need to be aware of additional symptoms not listed by the NHS.
READ MORE: How to get a walk-in Covid jab this weekend
One of which being how your nails could provide a clear indication that you are recovering from the deadly virus.
The professor explained that people with a “clear line” growing out of their nail may have had the virus before.
The NHS currently lists three key symptoms of the deadly bug responsible for the global health crisis.
The are a persistent, newly developed cough, a fever or a high temperature, and a sudden loss of taste or smell.
READ MORE: Nearly 700 cases of the Delta Covid variant in Oxfordshire
But now Prof Spector has said: "People urgently need to know there are more than just the three classic symptoms.
"The top symptoms being currently logged in the Zoe app are; headache, runny nose, sneezing, fatigue and sore throat, which for many will feel more like a common cold.
Here is the full list of 21 symptoms to look out for according Prof Spector:
- High temperature (fever)
- Chills or shivers
- Persistent cough
- Loss or change of smell
- Loss or change in taste
- Headache
- Unusual tiredness
- Sore throat
- Sudden confusion
- Skin rash
- Changes in the mouth or tongue
- Covid fingers or toes
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pains
- Muscle pains
- Horse voice
- Diarrhoea
- Skipping meals
- Abdominal pains
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
Keep up to date with all the latest news on our website, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For news updates straight to your inbox, sign up to our newsletter here.
Have you got a story for us? Contact our newsdesk on news@nqo.com or 01865 425 445.
Share