Three coronavirus symptoms to watch out for as signs take five days to appear

As coronavirus continues to spread, with 373 cases in the UK, it is important to know the signs to look out for.

The symptoms of the COVID-19 disease start showing five days after being infected, according to new research.

The study, published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, analysed 50 provinces, regions and countries outside Wuhan, China.

The US team found out that if you don’t get symptoms by day 12, you are unlikely to develop any.

However, someone can still be infectious carriers and make others sick.

This is why researchers are advising those who could be infectious to self-isolate for 14 days.

The three symptoms to watch out for are a cough, a high temperature and shortness of breath, according to the NHS .

Coronavirus infects the lungs, and symptoms may start with a fever followed by a dry cough, which can lead to breathing problems.

If you do display the symptoms it doesn’t necessarily mean you have COVID-19.

That is because these symptoms are similar to other illnesses, such as cold and flu.

Most people who get sick with the respiratory virus will recover.

Those with mild symptoms may recover in a few days, but for those who develop pneumonia it can take weeks or months.

The mortality rate appears to be low, between 1-2%.

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The best way to protect yourself and help prevent infection is to:

• Wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds

• Always wash your hands when you get home and into work

• Use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze

• Put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards

• Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell

• Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean