Symptoms Grid
This grid has been compiled using information from NHS direct and is intended as a guide only, it is not a substitute for medical advice, but staff and parents may
find it useful in distinguishing COVID-19 from other common ailments. However, if you you're worried about your symptoms Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service.
SYMPTOMS |
COVID-19 |
COLD |
FLU |
ALLERGIES |
FEVER |
Common |
Rare |
Common |
Sometimes |
TIREDNESS |
Sometimes |
Sometimes |
Common |
Common |
COUGH |
Common |
Mild |
Common |
Sometimes |
SNEEZING |
No |
Common |
No |
Common |
ACHES & PAINS |
Sometimes |
Common |
Common |
No |
RUNNY NOSE |
Rare |
Common |
Sometimes |
Common |
SORE THROAT |
Sometimes |
Common |
Sometimes |
No |
DIARRHOEA |
Rare |
No |
Sometimes |
Sometimes |
SICKNESS |
No |
No |
Sometimes |
Sometimes |
HEADACHE |
Sometimes |
Sometimes |
Common |
Sometimes |
ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY ALSO INCLUDE |
Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, loss of taste/smell |
Sinus congestion, pressure in ears and face |
Difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite
|
Itchy, watering eyes, wheezing, shortness of breath, hives swollen lips, tongue, eyes or face |