Posted on: 4 August 2021
This leaflet produced by NHS England is for patients with suspected coronavirus who have not been admitted to hospital and will be isolating at home.
It explains what to do if your condition worsens so you get medical help quickly.
Until then, you must self-isolate for at least 10 days along with anyone in your household as they may have coronavirus without showing any symptoms.
It also explains how to get a test for Covid-19. Anyone in England with symptoms can have a test. You can apply for a test online at gov.uk, or call the Coronavirus Testing Contact Centre free on 119 from 7am to 11pm. You may be able to choose between going to a testing site or getting a home test kit. Do not wait – wherever possible the test should be done within eight days of showing symptoms.