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COVID-19

COVID-19 is a very infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus. It is more serious in older people and those with certain health conditions. People at greater risk who catch COVID-19 are more likely to need hospital treatment. 

Symptoms of COVID-19

Some common symptoms of COVID-19 include a continuous cough, a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste, aches and pains, a headache, tiredness and weakness. More information about COVID-19 is available from Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection, including COVID-19. Getting vaccinated will help you have less severe symptoms and get better faster.  

Learn more

If you would like to learn more about the vaccine, or the diseases they protect against, a number of information resources are available to help.

You can also call NHS 111 Wales or your GP practice for advice if you have any questions.

For health and care professionals

You may be interested in reading the reports produced about international health insights or in accessing the public engagement surveys on health and wellbeing during coronavirus measures.

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