The NHS has urged people to seek medical help if they experience a specific Covid symptom that continues for five days. This could signal more serious cases of the illness.

Latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) showed that Covid cases have fallen slightly, although the infection remains present at "medium levels". Hospital cases of COVID-19 decreased "marginally" with weekly positivity rates dropping to 12 per cent from the previous week's 13.1 per cent.

The UKHSA highlights that people aged 85 and over remain at the greatest risk of hospital admission from Covid. Therefore, identifying Covid symptoms that might require medical attention stays vital.

Most Covid patients will see their symptoms clear up relatively quickly. Nevertheless, if symptoms continue, seeking pr

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