Every year during the festive period millions of people fall ill
While the Christmas period is full of fun and family time, it is also when millions fall ill with everything from common colds to coronavirus.
To help people to manager their symptoms and ensure they know what they've contracted, the NHS has listed the symptoms for each illness on their website. Let's take a look... “Take extra care to avoid close contact with anyone who is at higher risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19. You can go back to your normal activities when you feel better or do not have a high temperature.”
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