GPs are being warned that any other respiratory symptoms should be investigated.
Children with a runny nose can still attend school during the COVID19 pandemic.
However, new guidance for GPs warns that any other respiratory symptoms should be investigated before they go to class.
Dr Deirdre Forde, from Ceile Medical in Athlone, explains what you should watch for:
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