coronavirus – a new continuous cough, a fever and a loss of taste/smell. But experts now believe sore and itchy eyes could be an early sign of the virus, and something we should be aware of.While the persistent cough, high temperature and loss of taste and smell are the most common symptoms, eye irritation has been identified as another potential sign of Covid-19.The study, published in the BMJ Open Ophthalmology Journal, also identified light sensitivity as another possible symptom.The study was carried out by Anglia Ruskin University, using the data from 83 coronavirus patients.
In line with the symptoms of coronavirus recognised by the NHS, the study found the most common symptoms were cough, fever and loss of taste and smell.