New coronavirus symptom could be finding it difficult to talk View 21 comments Lucy MiddletonMonday 18 May 2020 10:10 am Share this article via facebookShare this article via twitterShare this article via messenger 303 SHARES The World Health Organisation has listed loss of speech as a ‘serious’ symptom (Picture: PA) Struggling to speak could be a ‘serious’ coronavirus symptom, World Health Organisation (WHO) experts have warned. So-far more than 34,000 people have died with Covid-19 in the UK, while there has been at last 243,695 cases of the virus. The NHS lists the main symptoms as a high temperature and a persistent cough. Now the WHO has stated that difficulty speaking and a lack of movement could also be signs of coronavirus. They said: ‘Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. ‘Serious symptoms: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure, loss of speech or movement. Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Always call before visiting your doctor or health facility.’

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