KEY WORKER LIST 2021
Symptoms of coronavirus in children
The main symptoms of coronavirus are:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot, for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours
- a loss or change to sense of smell or taste – this means they cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal
What to do if your child has symptoms - Step one - please inform the school ASAP.
If your child has any of the main symptoms of coronavirus:
- Get a test to check if they have coronavirus as soon as possible.
- Stay at home and do not have visitors.
Get a test to check for coronavirus
advice from NHS 111 if you're worried about your child or not sure what to do.
- For children aged 5 or over – use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service.
- For children under 5 – call 111.
Emergency Contact Details
- If a child may be at risk of imminent harm you should call the Integrated Front Door on 03000 411111 or the Police on 999
- Kent County Council Safeguarding link
- Child Line: 0800 11 11