Coronavirus symptoms can be difficult to manage and may leave you feeling rough and worn out. Common symptoms of a Covid infection can include a high temperature or shivering chills, a new, continuous cough, shortness of breath, feeling tired or exhausted, body aches, a headache and more.
The NHS advises people suffering from these symptoms to get plenty of rest and look after themselves at home while in recovery.
According to the NHS, some simple ways to treat symptoms while recovering include getting plenty of rest, drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration and taking paracetamol or ibuprofen if you experience significant discomfort from the virus. Read more: Can you go to work with Covid-19?
Rules and advice on working with coronavirus In the early days of the pandemic, the NHS advised against using Ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), citing some reports of a potential adverse reaction.