COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect the lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus.  

 

The symptoms of coronavirus are: 

 

a cough 

a high temperature 

shortness of breath 

 

The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu. We are advising you to rearrange your appointment if you are unwell or have any of these symptoms or have returned from a high risk area. 

 

Please click to read more from the official NHS advice  

More information is also available at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists