Coronavirus symptoms: Two new signs of the deadly virus you need to know

Coronavirus cases in the UK have reached more than 120,000, and a total of 16,060 people confirmed to have the virus have died. As the virus continues to take a hold, scientists have been rushing to find out all symptoms associated with it to help better protect people. The NHS lists the main symptoms of coronavirus COVID-19 as a high temperature and a new, continuous cough.

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But a study carried out by Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan have warned of two new mild symptoms to look out for – a headache and dizziness.

Researchers from the university analysed 214 coronavirus patients, asking them about their initial symptoms.

The results found 36 percent experience some form of neurological symptom, including headache and dizziness.

Muscle inflammation and nerve pain were also cited amongst some patients.

In some cases, the symptoms were described alongside respiratory symptoms, including a cough and fever.

In other cases, patients only experienced neurological symptoms.

The study was published in JAMA Neurology. Lead researcher Ling Mao wrote: “Some patients without typical symptoms (fever, cough, anorexia and diarrhoea) of COVID-19 came to the hospital with only neuralgic manifestation as their presenting symptoms.

“Therefore, for patients with COVID-19, we need to pay close attention to their neurotic manifestations, especially for those with severe infections, which may have contributed to their death.

“Moreover, during the epidemic period of COVID-19, when seeing patients with these neurologic manifestations, physicians should consider SARS-CoV-2 infection as a differential diagnosis to avoid delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis and prevention of transmission.”

A range of other symptoms have also been reported in the last few weeks, including testicular pain and a strange ‘buzzing’ sensation on the skin.

What should you do if you think you have symptoms of coronavirus?

To protect others you should avoid going to places like GP surgeries, pharmacies and hospitals.

The UK government says you should stay at home.

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The NHS advises people to use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do.

If you’re concerned about your baby or child being unwell you can call 111.

The NHS adds: “If they seem very unwell, are getting worse or you think there’s something seriously wrong, call 999.

“Do not delay getting help if you’re worried. Trust your instincts.”

If you have symptoms of coronavirus you’ll need to self-isolate for seven days.

If you live with someone who has symptoms you’ll need to self-isolate for 14 days from the day their symptoms started because it can take 14 days for symptoms to appear.

If more than one person at home has symptoms, self-isolate for 14 days from the day the first person started having symptoms.

If you get symptoms, self-isolate for seven days from when your symptoms start, even if it means you’re self-isolating for longer than 14 days.

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