Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.

Symptoms of coronavirus

It can take up to 14 days for symptoms of coronavirus to appear.

The main symptoms to look out for are:

• a cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just dry
• shortness of breath
• breathing difficulties
• fever (high temperature – 38 degrees Celsius or above) or chills

If you develop symptoms you will need to self-isolate and phone your GP. Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. The GP will assess you over the phone. If they think you need to be tested for Coronavirus, they will arrange a test. The new testing regulations require you to have two or more symptoms, or known to have been in contact with a confirmed COVID – 19 case or if you are a Health Care Worker before a test will be arranged.

For information, videos and posters in different languages go to the Intercultural Platform COVID 19 information page HERE.

To download a copy of the Easy Read version of the COVID 19 Public Information Booklet click HERE.

To access the latest HSE information on Migrant Health, Roma and Traveller Health, Translated materials and other COVID – 19 resources HERE.

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