Coronavirus symptoms: First Dates waitress reveals COVID-19 was like a ‘really bad cold’

Coronavirus has made its way to the First Dates crew. Starring as a waitress on the romantic show, Laura Tottenhams revealed she’s come down with COVID-19.

The British public first laid eyes on Laura Tott in the First Dates restaurant alongside Fred Sirieix.

Appearing on the channel 4 TV programme, who would have thought she was training as a paramedic on the sidelines?

Becoming a fully registered paramedic 12 months ago, Laura’s been on the frontline of this coronavirus pandemic.

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The 25-year-old posted on Instagram, telling her fans all about her experience with the virus.

She wrote: “Today’s been a weird one, kinda knew I had contracted it but actually hearing the word ‘positive’ threw me a little.

“I’ve felt like absolute rubbish… Never slept so much!” She went on to say it felt like “a really bad cold”.

Appreciating she’s one of the “lucky ones”, who isn’t on death’s door because of COVID-19, she posted to “spread awareness” of the disease.

“My first symptoms were complete loss of taste and smell, and then felt like I had sinusitis,” she said.

“I think these symptoms need to be taken way more seriously. I had no cough or fever at first, and still have no cough now.”

The paramedic then wished everybody to “stay safe and well”.

Only a few weeks ago, Laura shared an image of herself with a fellow paramedic responding to the Clap for our Carers campaign.

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Taking place every Thursday evening at 8pm, people show their appreciation for NHS staff by putting their hands together.

She wrote: “That applause last night was unbelievable. Something I’ll never forget.

“Even brought a tear to my eye! Thank you, and you to every member of the NHS.

“Thank you to the delivery drivers, the other emergency services, the carers, the shop workers, the PT’s offering home workouts, and every other key worker out there.

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“Never known kindness like the last couple of weeks.”

Laura quipped that “Netflix recommendations” are welcomed for her “long week” at home during recovery.

And, she isn’t the only British celebrity to have fallen ill with the virus.

Magician Dynamo (real name Steven Frayne) has contracted COVID-19, and former Page 3 model Linda Lusardi has also had the illness.

But how are these celebrities getting tested for the virus?

Why is it that ordinary Britons aren’t able to get tested unless critically ill?

Are private tests for the wealthy and famous easily available?

These are the questions that need to be addressed, promptly.

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