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Covid sufferers have been warned to seek urgent medical attention if they have any of these three additional symptoms. The NHS said people should request an 'urgent' GP appointment or call 111 for advice if they or a child shows other signs of illness, such as a rash, loss of appetite, or feeling weak. This may indicate more severe cases of the illness, the NHS website said. READ MORE: New £16 M&S perfumes inspired by popular Jo Malone and Tom Ford scents According to recent data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA, Covid cases have dropped slightly. The infection was currently continuing to circulate at 'low levels'. Figures show hospital cases of have also declined slightly, with weekly positivity rates falling to 10.3 per cent from the previous week's 11.9 per cent. Those aged 85 and over continued to face the highest risk of hospital admission due to Covid, the UKHSA said. Recognising Covid symptoms that may warrant medical intervention was crucial, the Mirror reports. While the majority of sufferers would make a recovery with plenty of rest and home treatments, some may need medical help. In addition to a rash, loss of appetite, or feeling weak, people should also contact 111 if they have a high temperature - 38C or higher - that last five days or more or does not come down with paracetamol. The NHS also advises people to contact 111 if: The NHS said symptoms of Covid were "very similar to symptoms of other illnesses, such as colds and flu". It adds: "Most people feel better within a few weeks, but it can take longer to recover. "For some people, it can be a more serious illness and their symptoms can last longer. "You can go back to your normal activities when you feel better or do not have a high temperature. "If your child has mild symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat or mild cough, and they feel well enough, they can go to school or childcare." Symptoms of Covid
