Coronavirus warning – how many times do you wee in a day? How to reveal your COVID risk

Coronavirus is an infectious disease that has been confirmed in more than 20 million people across the world. You could be at risk of the deadly infection if you notice making fewer toilet trips than you’re used to, it’s been revealed.

The UK-wide lockdown is slowly being eased, as shoppers are now allowed to explore the high-street in England, provided they remain socially-distanced.

You can also visit someone else’s garden, as long as there aren’t more than six people in the garden at once, and you can now go inside other people’s houses.

But the government has still advised the public to remain at home as much as possible, in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus.

You may be at risk of COVID infection if you start passing less urine than normal.

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“The vast majority of patients have mild or moderate symptoms and don’t require hospitalisation,” said the Wexner Medical Center.

“Sometimes patients—usually those who are elderly or with underlying health issues—may develop moderate symptoms that could require some supportive care, such as fluids for dehydration.

“You may be dehydrated if you’re experiencing increased thirst, dry mouth, decreased urine output, yellow urine, dry skin, a headache or dizziness.

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“If you have mild or moderate flu-like symptoms, including fever [over 100.4] or cough, please avoid visiting hospitals or ambulatory locations.”