Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people who get it will have mild to moderate symptoms and recover without needing special treatment. However, some people, especially older adults and those with health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, lung disease, or cancer, may become seriously ill and need medical care.

Symptoms of COVID-19

Find out about the symptoms of COVID-19 and what to do if you or your child has them.

Testing for COVID-19

Find out who can get free NHS tests, how to get tested, and what your test result means.

Testing for coronavirus: NHS website

COVID-19 vaccination 

The NHS should contact you if you're eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine to book this in.

For more information visit the NHS website.

Long COVID-19

Most people with COVID-19 start to feel better within a few days or weeks and fully recover within 12 weeks. However, some people have symptoms that last longer.

This is known as long COVID or post COVID-19 syndrome. Long COVID is a new condition that is still being researched.

For more information visit the NHS website.