Vaccination
COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.K. are only available as part of seasonal vaccination programmes for individuals at increased risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19. You should be contacted if your medical records indicate that you are eligible.
If you are at higher risk from COVID-19, please discuss this with your doctor or College nurse.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19
The symptoms of COVID-19 can be similar to those of other respiratory illnesses. Now that COVID-19 testing is no longer freely available, it may not be possible to know whether you have COVID-19 or another illness such as flu.
UK Government guidance identifies the following symptoms of COVID-19 and other respiratory illness to be aware of:
- continuous cough
- high temperature, fever or chills
- loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell
- shortness of breath
- unexplained tiredness, lack of energy
- muscle aches or pains that are not due to exercise
- not wanting to eat or not feeling hungry
- headache that is unusual or longer lasting than usual
- sore throat, stuffy or runny nose
- diarrhoea, feeling sick or being sick
You are no longer legally required to self-isolate if you have symptoms of a respiratory illness. However, we advise that you follow public health guidance and try to stay at home if you have a positive COVID-19 test result, or if you have a high temperature or feel unwell.
If you need medical advice about your symptoms, you can contact your College nurse, a GP, or NHS 111.
Members of staff who feel unwell with symptoms of a respiratory illness should contact their line manager.