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

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

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Back to school advice for parents, students and families

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Returning to Primary Schools Junior Infants to 2nd Class - Advice for parents

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Wellbeing advice and resources for parents, students and school staff during COVID-19

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Wellbeing advice and resources for parents, students and school staff during COVID-19

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Back to school advice for junior infants to second class

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If you have any common symptoms of COVID-19 (coronavirus), self-isolate (stay in your room) and phone a GP straight away. Your GP will tell you if you need a free COVID-19 test.

Read about how to get tested for COVID-19.

Other people in your household will need to restrict their movements (stay at home).

Common symptoms

Common symptoms of COVID-19 include:

You may not have all of these symptoms. It can take up to 14 days for symptoms to show. They can be similar to symptoms of cold and flu.

An early diagnosis from your GP means you can get the help you need and avoid spreading the virus, if you have it.
Call the emergency services on 112 or 999 if you are very short of breath. For example, if you are so short of breath that you cannot complete a sentence. How to manage symptoms of COVID-19 at home
Compare symptoms of COVID-19, flu and cold

If you are in doubt about any symptoms you have, phone your GP. They will discuss your symptoms with you and advise you on any steps you may need to take.

When a fever could be something else

Some people may get a mild fever for a couple of days after they get the flu vaccine. This is normal.

Fever is also a symptom of meningitis.

Contact your GP straight away if you have a fever and other symptoms of meningitis:

severe headache

stiff neck

sensitivity to light

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If you have any common symptoms of COVID-19 (coronavirus), self-isolate (stay in your room) and phone a GP straight away. Your GP will tell you if you need a free COVID-19 test. Read about how to get tested for COVID-19. Other people in your household will need to restrict their movements (stay at home).

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Get advice about COVID-19, including symptoms, testing, vaccination and self-isolation.

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The importance of schools for the overall health and wellbeing of children cannot be overstated, and the risk of COVID-19 has been carefully weighed against the very real harm that can be caused by sustained school closures. Schools play a fundamental role in the social life of children; they are where children are educated, make friends, share interests, learn social skills like self-confidence and empathy, and participate in sport and cultural activities.

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Open letter from Acting Chief Medical Officer to parents & guardians of school children and to teachers and affiliated school staff

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The importance of schools for the overall health and wellbeing of children cannot be overstated, and the risk of COVID-19 has been carefully weighed against the very real harm that can be caused by sustained school closures.

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Cleaning Induction 14 08 2020

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Lead Worker Representative Induction   14 08 2020