Coronavirus symptoms: Anosmia most common symptom in the UK - what is it?

According to the NHS, if you have a high temperature, it can help to:

• Get lots of rest
• Drink plenty of fluids (water is best) to avoid dehydration – drink enough so your pee is light yellow and clear
• Take paracetamol or ibuprofen if you feel uncomfortable.

Earlier on in the pandemic, some news reports suggested anti-inflammatory painkillers, such as ibuprofen, could worsen coronavirus symptoms.

The Commission on Human Medicines has now confirmed there is no clear evidence that using ibuprofen to treat symptoms such as a high temperature makes coronavirus worse.

You can take paracetamol or ibuprofen to treat symptoms of coronavirus. “Try paracetamol first if you can, as it has fewer side effects than ibuprofen and is the safer choice for most people,” advises the NHS.