Symptoms can include one or more of the following:

• a new or worsening cough
• sneezing and runny nose
• a fever
• temporary loss of smell or altered sense of taste
• sore throat
• shortness of breath
• fatigue/feeling of tiredness.

Less common symptoms may include:

• diarrhoea
• headache
• muscle pain or body aches
• nausea
• vomiting
• malaise — a general feeling of discomfort, illness or unease
• chest pain
• abdominal pain
• joint pain
• confusion or irritability.

Most people with COVID-19 — especially if they are fully vaccinated and boosted — are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will be fine to recover at home.

Symptoms for COVID-19 tend to show 2 to 5 days after a person has been infected but can take up to 14 days. Omicron causes similar symptoms to other variants.

If you have COVID-19 symptoms as well as have high-risk medical conditions or at an eligible age, you may be able to qualify for COVID-19 antiviral medicines nirmatrelvir with ritonavir (Paxlovid™) or molnupiravir (Lagevrio®).

If you test positive for COVID-19, it is recommended you isolate forat least 5 days, even if you only have mild symptoms*

(Source: https://info.health.nz/)

It's normal to experience some mild side effects after getting your COVID-19 vaccine. This is a sign that your body is building protection against the virus. Most side effects are mild and go away within a few days.

Common side effects include:

• Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
• Feeling tired or fatigued
• Headache
• Muscle aches or joint pains
• Chills
• Dizziness
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Nausea
• Fever
• Chest discomfort

These side effects won't stop you from getting future doses or going about your daily life.