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COVID-19

COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily and can affect the lungs and airways. It is more serious in older people and those with certain health conditions. People at greater risk who catch COVID-19 are more likely to need hospital care.  

Symptoms of COVID-19 

Some common symptoms of COVID-19 include an ongoing cough, a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. Other common symptoms include aches and pains, a headache, tiredness and weakness.  

You can find more information about COVID-19 in Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection, including COVID-19 (external site). Getting vaccinated can help make your symptoms milder. It can also help you get better faster. 

Learn more

If you would like to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines, a number of information resources are available to help. These are available at Resources – Public Health Wales

You can also call NHS 111 Wales (external site) or your GP practice for advice if you have any questions. 

For health and care professionals

You may be interested in reading the reports produced about international health insights or in accessing the public engagement surveys on health and wellbeing during coronavirus measures.

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