Stay at home if you have newly arisen respiratory tract symptoms

What should you do with newly arisen respiratory tract symptoms?

Stay home with newly-arisen respiratory tract symptoms if you feel unwell.

Symptoms of respiratory tract infections can begin with vague symptoms such as headache and blocked nose or more classic influenza-like symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat and feeling unwell. A variety of viruses and bacteria can cause these infections.

Contact your doctor if you are concerned about your own health or that of your child.

Lingering symptoms

Lingering symptoms can be loss of/altered sense of taste and smell, coughing, shortness of breath and a reduced general condition. These symptoms are usually transient and will pass after some time.

Some lingering symptoms do not pose a concern.

If you feel ill, you should stay at home until your general condition has improved.  

Contact your doctor if you are concerned about your own health or that of your child.

Some may experience long-term symptoms and effects for a longer period of time. Here you can find advice and read more about the long-term effects following COVID-19. (in Norwegian).